Which of the following is an example of an organization using the Geographical Information System (GIS) method for locating multiple facilities?
A) A company that is searching for a location for its combination manufacturing plant and warehouse to better serve several geographical regions of the country.
B) Load-distance scores and center of gravity data being used to locate a facility to provide better customer service for multiple customers.
C) A company that is searching for a manufacturing plant location that provides enough space for the plant to double in size over the next five years.
D) A hospital network that wants to locate several satellite medical facilities in outlying areas to better serve a major metropolitan area.

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Option D is the only choice that specifically mentions locating multiple facilities using GIS. The hospital network is using GIS to locate several satellite medical facilities to better serve a major metropolitan area. Option A talks about locating a combination manufacturing plant and warehouse, but it doesn't mention multiple facilities, and it's not clear if GIS is being used. Option B mentions load-distance scores and center of gravity data, but it's not clear if GIS is being used. Option C talks about locating a manufacturing plant, but it doesn't mention multiple facilities, and again, it's not clear if GIS is being used.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Organization