A regional bookstore chain is about to build a distribution centre that is centrally located for its eight retail outlets. It will most likely employ which of the following tools of analysis?
A) assembly line balancing
B) load-distance analysis
C) centre-of-gravity model
D) linear programming
E) location assessment model

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The centre-of-gravity model is used to determine the optimal location for a distribution center that will serve several retail outlets. It takes into account factors like the location of the retail outlets, the volume of goods to be transported, and transportation costs to determine the optimal location for the distribution center.

A Regional Bookstore Chain Is About to Build a Distribution