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The warehouse layout and design method that places items in the closest available slot, bin, or rack, maximizes space utilization. typically employs a computerized automatic storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), and minimizes labor and handling costs, is: Multiple Choice -2 Compatibility approach Complementarity approach. O Dedicated storage. In Schmenner's eight-step approach to site selection, the first step in a business location search that applies to warehouse site selection, is: Multiple Choice The corporate team develops a list of key criteria for the new location The firm establishes a separate engineering team to examine potential sites Geographic regions are evaluated in view of the key criteria established, 5 Regarding warehouse location, which of the following statements is FALSE? Multiple Choice Generally, warehouse facilities should be located near raw material sources if the facility is serving a manufacturing plant In theory, the more warehouses in more locations would tend to increase customer service levels. Locating warehouses close to customers facilitates rapid delivery time of product orders to customers. A firm will typically have more warehouses when: Multiple Choice O Competitors offer rapid delivery to customers. O Customer service levels are high. Customers order frequently and in small quantities