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A manufacturing firm is considering three potential locations for a new parts manufacturing facility. A consulting firm has assessed three sites based on the four factors supplied by management as critical to the location's success. Given the management-supplied factor weights and the consultant team scores, which location should be selected? Scores are based on 50 = best. Do the results surprise you in any way?
Location |
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Factor |
Weight |
A |
B |
C |
Labor Climate |
10 |
35 |
45 |
20 |
Taxes |
30 |
30 |
40 |
40 |
Utilities |
20 |
25 |
20 |
45 |
Wages |
40 |
10 |
25 |
25 |