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Chapter 14, Problem 9ALR
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To discuss: The two categories of costs impact the choice of how many storage facilities a firm may have and the place they are located.
An amount that is spent or paid to get something is known as cost.
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Identify a product and explain factors that might influence warehouse design considerations for that product AND explain how your product’s characteristics influence warehouse operations?
The Bright Company wants to figure out the best way to ship their new product,
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Factory 1 can produce 300 units and factory 2 can produce 100 units.
Outlet 1 demand is 50 units, Outlet 2 is 150 units, Outlet 3 is 100 units, and
Outlet 4 is 100 units.
Warehousing plays an important role in the supply chain or distribution for any goods or products. Illustrate how the location of the warehouse(s) impacts on the effectiveness and efficiency of distribution in a supply chain of your choice.
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