Operations Management
Operations Management
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780132921145
Author: Jay Heizer
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 10P

a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The suitable outsourcing provider for logistics services using factor- rating method.

Introduction:

Factor-rating method:

The factor-rating method is a quantitative approach to make a decision from various alternatives such that the decision is beneficial to the firm involved. This method is utilized to decide on a new layout, new locations, best supplier, outsourcing providers, and so on.

b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The suitable outsourcing provider for logistics services using factor- rating method when the weights are changed.

Introduction:

Factor-rating method:

The factor-rating method is a quantitative approach to make a decision from various alternatives such that the decision is beneficial to the firm involved. This method is utilized to decide on new layout, new locations, best supplier, outsourcing providers etc.

c)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The suitable outsourcing provider for logistics services using factor- rating method when there is a 10% increase in Overnight Shipping ratings.

Introduction:

Factor-rating method:

The factor-rating method is a quantitative approach to make a decision from various alternatives such that the decision is beneficial to the firm involved. This method is utilized to decide on new layout, new locations, best supplier, outsourcing providers, and so on.

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