A manager has received an analysis of several cities being considered for a new order fulfillment center (warehouse)for Shop at Home Network.The scores (scale is 10 points = best)are contained in the table below.
a.If the manager weights the factors equally,how would the locations be ranked?
b.If transportation costs and operating costs are given weights that are double the weights of the others,should the locations be ranked differently?
Definitions:
Cold War
A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies from the end of World War II until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, characterized by threats, propaganda, and other measures short of open warfare.
Consumerism
A social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.
Foreign Policy
A government's strategy in its interactions with other nations, designed to achieve national objectives.
Age of Affluence
A period characterized by significant economic growth and prosperity, leading to increased consumer spending and lifestyle enhancements, often associated with the post-WWII era in the United States.
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