The Transportation Model, When Applied to Location Analysis

question 233

Multiple Choice

The transportation model, when applied to location analysis:

• A) minimizes total fixed costs.
• B) minimizes total production and transportation costs.
• C) minimizes total transportation costs.
• D) maximizes revenues.
• E) minimizes the movement of goods.

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