Facility location decisions are complex because
A) all customers want plants nearby.
B) transportation costs are prohibitively high.
C) delivery speed is not very important.
D) proximity to market is not very important.
E) they involve the evaluation of a number of important factors and the costs are high.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When a company decides to relocate or open a facility at a new location,it must pay careful attention to factors such as proximity to market,availability of raw materials,availability of transportation,availability of power,climatic influences,availability of labor,community characteristics (quality of life),and taxes and inducements.

Facility Location Decisions Are Complex Because