Conduct an initial scenario cost analysis that will determine the optimal location for the

new contract manufacturer. Take only into consideration the constraints and data that have

been provided. Of the $26$ locations that Jim and Phil tried, include at least $15$ of them in your

analysis. Des Moines, Iowa should be included for comparison purposes $($as being closest to

Marshalltown$).$ Additionally, include at least two of your own new possible locations

Please list your assumptions. Some assumptions will need to be made on your own to

complete the analysis $($such as distances between facilities$).$ Examples of costs that were not

provided and can be ignored are labor and warehousing costs.