DeHoratius Electronics, Inc., is evaluating several options for sourcing a critical processor for its new modem. Three sources are being considered: Hi-Tech in Canada, Zia in Hong Kong, and Zaragoza in Spain. The owner, Nicole DeHoratius, has determined that only three criteria are critical. She has rated each firm on a 1-5 scale (with 5 being highest) and has also placed an importance weight on each of the factors, as shown below: Factor (Criterion) 1. Cost 2. Reliability 3. Completency Totals Importance Weight 0.5 0.2 0.3 1.0 Hi-Tech (Canada) Rating Wtd.Score 3 4 5 Outsource Providers ZIA (Hong Kong) Rating Wtd.Score 3 3 4 ZARAGOZA (Spain) Rating Wtd.Score 5 3 3

Please explain which provider should be selected and why with calculation.

DeHoratius Electronics, Inc., is evaluating several options for sourcing a critical processor for its new modem. Three sources are being considered: Hi-Tech in Canada, Zia in Hong Kong, and Zaragoza in Spain. The owner, Nicole DeHoratius, has determined that only three criteria are critical. She has rated each firm on a 1-5 scale (with 5 being highest) and has also placed an importance weight on each of the factors, as shown below