Q3/ Let us assume that a new manufacturing factory is to be located in London. The location factors, weights, and scores (1 poor, 5 excellent) for two potential sites are shown in the following table. What is the weighted score for these sites? Which is the best location? (note: use Weighted Factor Rating Method) Si. No Location factor (25 points) scores /Location 2 weight scores /Location 1 25 Facility utilization Total costumer km per month 25 Average time per service trip Land and construction costs Employee preference 5 1. 2. 4 3 3. 25 4 4. 15 5. 10 3

Q3/ Let us assume that a new manufacturing factory is to be located in London. The location factors, weights, and scores (1 poor, 5 excellent) for two potential sites are shown in the following table. What is the weighted score for these sites? Which is the best location? (note: use Weighted Factor Rating Method) Si. No Location factor (25 points) scores /Location 2 weight scores /Location 1 25 Facility utilization Total costumer km per month 25 Average time per service trip Land and construction costs Employee preference 5 1. 2. 4 3 3. 25 4 4. 15 5. 10 3

Practical Management Science

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter2: Introduction To Spreadsheet Modeling

Section: Chapter Questions

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