Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains, 12th Edition

Solved Problem 4

1. An electronics manufacturer must expand by building a second facility. The search is narrowed to four locations, all of which are acceptable to management in terms of dominant factors. Assessment of these sites in terms of seven location factors is shown in Table 13.3. For example, location A has a factor score of 5 (excellent) for labor climate; the weight for this factor (20) is the highest of any.

   Table 13.3 Factor Information For Electronics Manufacturer

   Factor Score for Each Location
   Location Factor	Factor Weight	A	B	C	D
   1. Labor climate	20 ([0-9]+)	5	4	4	5
   2. Quality of life	16	2	3	4	1
   3. Transportation system	16	3	4	3	2
   4. Proximity to markets	14	5	3	4	4
   5. Proximity to materials	12	2	3	3	4
   6. Taxes ...