A company has determined the ideal number of locations by looking at the trade-offs described in the text.It decides to open more distribution centers than this "ideal." This decision would most likely result in ___________ and __________.
A)Poorer service to customers and higher cost
B)Better service to customers and lower cost
C)Better service to customers and higher cost
D)Poorer service to customers and lower cost

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Opening more distribution centers than the ideal number typically results in better service to customers due to reduced delivery times and increased responsiveness. However, it also leads to higher costs because of the increased expenses associated with operating more facilities.

A Company Has Determined the Ideal Number of Locations by Looking