Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains, 12th Edition

Active Model Exercise

Active Model 13.1 appears in MyLab Operations Management. It allows you to find the location that minimizes the total load–distance score.

Questions

1. What is the total load–distance score to the new Health-Watch medical facility if it is located at the center of gravity?

2. Fix the y-coordinate, and use the scroll bar to modify the x-coordinate. Can you reduce the total load–distance score?

3. Fix the x-coordinate, and use the scroll bar to modify the y-coordinate. Can you reduce the total load–distance score?

4. The center of gravity does not necessarily find the site with the minimum total load–distance score. Use both scroll bars to move the trial location, and see whether you can improve (lower) the total load–distance score. ...