Operations Management: An Integrated Approach, 5th Edition

INTERNET CHALLENGE EDS Office Supplies, Inc.

EDS is a national distributor of office supplies that delivers goods to department and specialty stores. It is planning to build a large distribution center in your state and is analyzing different location sites. You have been assigned the task of selecting the major city in your state that you think should be the site of the new distribution center. Here are some facts to consider. At present EDS has no other distribution center in your state. The goal is to locate in a major city that has easy access to major roadways; this will enable EDS to reach other destinations in the state. Although your decision will be subjective, be prepared to justify it. Go to the Internet to find a map of your state. Analyze roadways, distances, and access to other locations. Then use the Internet to get other information, such as traffic patterns, populations, and other geographic factors. Decide on the best location for the EDS distribution center and explain your decision.