A car manufacturing company wants to start its manufacturing unit in Malaysia. For this, it selects three appropriate cities. Choose the best location for its manufacturing plant. Factors Factor Rating Location 1 Location 2 Location 3 Labor availability 6. 4 5. Facility of transportation Closeness to supplies 4 4 7 6. Basic amenities 4 Land availability 3. Tax benefits 3. 4. 4. 4. Preference of the owner 5. 3 Climate conditions

A car manufacturing company wants to start its manufacturing unit in Malaysia. For this, it selects three appropriate cities. Choose the best location for its manufacturing plant. Factors Factor Rating Location 1 Location 2 Location 3 Labor availability 6. 4 5. Facility of transportation Closeness to supplies 4 4 7 6. Basic amenities 4 Land availability 3. Tax benefits 3. 4. 4. 4. Preference of the owner 5. 3 Climate conditions

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