a. List factors, other than globalization, that affect the location decision ? Explain the assumptions behind the center-of-gravity method. How can the model be used in a service facility location?
b. What are the three steps to locational cost-volume analysis? "Manufacturers locate near their resources, retailers locate near their customers." Discuss this statement, with reference to the proximity-to-markets arguments covered in the text. Can you think of a counter-example in each case? Support your choices.