Active Model 13.1 is available online. It allows you to find the location that minimizes the total load-distance score.

QUESTIONS

1. What is the total load-distance score to the new Health Watch medical facility if it is located at the center of gravity?

2. Fix the y-coordinate, and use the scroll bar to modify the x-coordinate. Can you reduce the total load-distance score?

3. Fix the x-coordinate, and use the scroll bar to modify the y-coordinate. Can you reduce the total load-distance score?

4. The center of gravity does not necessarily find the site with the minimum total load-distance score. Use both scroll bars to move the trial location, and see whether you can improve (lower) the total load-distance score.

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Customer Location C1: Three Rivers, MI C2: Fort Wayne, IN C3: Columbus, OH C4: Ashland, KY C5: Kingsport, TN C6: Akron, OH C7: Wheeling, WV C8: Roanoke, VA Tons Shipped 5,000 92,000 70,000 35,000 9,000 227,000 16,000 153,000 X-, y- Coordinates (7,13) (8,12) (11,10) (11,7) (12,4) (13, 11) (14, 10) (15,5)