If an organization wanted to set up a facility in an area near a number of advanced suppliers,competitors,and research facilities in order to have access to current information on materials,components,and technologies the organization would likely set up a source factory.

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A source factory is primarily focused on producing goods efficiently and at low cost, not necessarily on accessing advanced information or technologies. The scenario described is more characteristic of an "outpost factory," which is set up to gather information and access advanced technologies and innovations.

If an Organization Wanted to Set Up a Facility in an Area