Question 1

A company is considering four sites for a new plant and the key location factors are labor,distribution and infrastructure with weights of 0.40,0.30 ad 0.30,respectively.For site 1 scores of 80,100 and 60 have been assigned to these three factors,respectively;for site 2 scores of 65,90 and 95 have been assigned;for site 3 scores of 90,75 and 80 have been assigned;and scores of 60,90 and 90 have been assigned.Using the location factor rating system the best site is
A)Site 1
B)Site 2
C)Site 3
D)Site 4

Accepted Answer

To determine the best site, we need to calculate the weighted scores for each site. 
For Site 1: 
Labor: 80 x 0.40 = 32 
Distribution: 100 x 0.30 = 30 
Infrastructure: 60 x 0.30 = 18 
Total weighted score: 80

For Site 2: 
Labor: 65 x 0.40 = 26 
Distribution: 90 x 0.30 = 27 
Infrastructure: 95 x 0.30 = 28.5 
Total weighted score: 81.5

For Site 3: 
Labor: 90 x 0.40 = 36 
Distribution: 75 x 0.30 = 22.5 
Infrastructure: 80 x 0.30 = 24 
Total weighted score: 82.5

For Site 4: 
Labor: 60 x 0.40 = 24 
Distribution: 90 x 0.30 = 27 
Infrastructure: 90 x 0.30 = 27 
Total weighted score: 78

Therefore, the best site is Site 3, with a total weighted score of 82.5.

Question 2

The South and Southwest are attractive location sites to many companies because of
A)warm climate
B)numerous seaports
C)interstate highway system
D)less organized labor

Accepted Answer

The South and Southwest are attractive location sites to many companies because of less organized labor.

Question 3

The collection of physical support systems of a location including roads,water,sewer and utilities is referred to as the site
A)logistics
B)supply chain
C)distribution system
D)infrastructure

Accepted Answer

Infrastructure refers to the collection of physical support systems of a location, including roads, water, sewer, and utilities. Logistics and supply chain are related to the movement and management of goods and services, while a distribution system specifically refers to the process of getting products to the end consumer.

Question 4

The primary location criterion for a service-related business is usually
A)labor costs
B)proximity to customers
C)size of the labor force
D)land and building costs

Accepted Answer

The primary location criterion for a service-related business is usually proximity to customers. Being close to the target market allows for better accessibility and convenience, which is crucial for businesses that offer services.

Question 5

The objective of the center-of-gravity technique is to determine
A)a single set of coordinates for the central location of a facility
B)the distances from each alternative site to an existing facility
C)the lowest cost site
D)values for each potential site based on weight and distance

Accepted Answer

The center-of-gravity technique is used to determine a single set of coordinates for the central location of a facility, taking into account the weight and distance of each potential site. Therefore, the best choice is option A.

Question 6

The objective of the load-distance technique is to determine
A)a single set of coordinates for the central location of a facility
B)values for each potential site based on weight and distance
C)values for each potential site based on cost
D)the site with the highest load-distance value

Accepted Answer

The load-distance technique is used to evaluate potential facility locations based on the distance from the facility to the customers it serves and the weight of the products being transported. The technique assigns values to each potential site based on weight and distance, making option B the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because the load-distance technique does not identify a single set of coordinates. Option C is incorrect because the technique is not based on cost. Option D is incorrect because the objective is not to identify the site with the highest load-distance value, but rather to evaluate all potential sites based on their load-distance values.

Question 7

A GIS layer that contains information about one attribute of a location being analyzed is called a
A)spatial map
B)geographic map
C)database
D)longitudinal map

Accepted Answer

The answer of A GIS layer that contains information about...

Question 8

The center-of gravity technique is a method for locating a facility based on
A)cost and transportation
B)weight and distance
C)cost and distance
D)weight and cost

Accepted Answer

The center-of-gravity technique is used for locating a facility based on minimizing the weighted distance between the facility and its supply and distribution points, hence "weight and distance" are the correct factors.

Quiz 10: Supplement Operational Decision-Making Tools: Facility Location Models

The South and Southwest are attractive location sites to many companies because of

The collection of physical support systems of a location including roads,water,sewer and utilities is referred to as the site

The primary location criterion for a service-related business is usually

The objective of the center-of-gravity technique is to determine

The objective of the load-distance technique is to determine

A GIS layer that contains information about one attribute of a location being analyzed is called a

The center-of gravity technique is a method for locating a facility based on