1. Discuss tangible and intangible cost factors that affect location decisions and the impact of these cost factors on productivity. 2. What are some factors that pure services take into consideration when deciding on a location and why are these different from the most prominent manufacturing factors? 3. Explain the key factors influencing facility location decisions in operations management. How do globalization and supply chain considerations affect location strategy decisions. 4. Describe the major steps in the goods and service design process. How does integrating customer needs and operational capabilities during the design phase enhance the competitiveness of a firm? 5. You are launching a digital healthcare consultation service aimed at urban professionals. As a startup founder, describe how you would apply the service design process to create an offering that balances customer expectations, technology integration, and operational efficiency. 6. As an entrepreneur planning to open a sustainable clothing manufacturing unit, you must choose between locating in a developing country with lower costs or in your home country with better quality control and customer perception. Justify your decision by evaluating cost, labor, infrastructure, political risk, and proximity to markets. 7. Discuss the differences between preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. How