Question 1
Which of the following is most likely to affect the location strategy of a manufacturing firm?
◦ parking availability
◦ competition in the area
◦ utility costs
◦ purchasing power of drawing area
◦ appearance/image of the area
Question 2
Geographic Information Systems can assist the location decision by
◦ combining geography with demographic analysis.
◦ automating centre-of-gravity problems.
◦ updating transportation method solutions.
◦ giving good Internet placement for virtual storefronts.
◦ computerizing factor rating analysis.