Operations Management (Comp. Instructor's Edition)
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ISBN: 9781259948237
Author: Stevenson
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Chapter 8, Problem 12P
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To determine: The coordinates of the centralized warehouse.
Introduction: Location is where a firm chooses to site its operations. Location decisions can large effects on expenses and incomes. Location choices are normally quite imperative to both substantial and private companies. The area choice directly affects an operation's expenses and also its capacity to serve clients.
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A toy manufacturer produces toys in five locations throughout the country. Raw materials (primarily barrels of powdered plastic) will be shipped from a new, centralized warehouse whose location is to be determined. The monthly quantities to be shipped to each location are the same. A coordinate system has been established, and the coordinates of each location have been determined as shown. Determine the coordinates of the centralized warehouse.
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A toy manufacturer produces toys in five locations throughout the country. Raw materials (primarily barrels of powdered plastic) will be shipped from a new, centralized warehouse whose location is to be determined. The monthly quantities to be shipped to each location are the same. A coordinate system has been established, and the coordinates of each location have been determined as shown. Determine the coordinates of the centralized warehouse.
Location X Y
A 3 7
B 8 2
C 4 6
D 4 1
E 6 4
Determine the center of gravity for the destinations shown on the followingmap. Monthly shipments will be the quantities listed in the table.
Chapter 8 Solutions
Operations Management (Comp. Instructor's Edition)
Ch. 8.6 - Prob. 1RQCh. 8.6 - Prob. 2RQCh. 8 - Prob. 1DRQCh. 8 - Prob. 2DRQCh. 8 - Prob. 3DRQCh. 8 - Prob. 4DRQCh. 8 - Prob. 5DRQCh. 8 - Prob. 6DRQCh. 8 - Prob. 7DRQCh. 8 - Prob. 8DRQ
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