Problem 2. After your CEO gave a presentation to the Dallas Regional Chamber on optimizing transportation spending a small start-up distribution firm in the operating in the DFW area requested a consultation with your firm. The distributor supports multiple on-line retailers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex These on-line retailers require frequent deliveries (volume) to provide high in- stock availability and same day delivery for their end customers while keeping their average inventory levels as low as possible. Due to the use of local delivery/courier services, the delivery cost is relatively high on a per mile basis. The information provided by the distributor is contained in the table below. The distributor has asked you to provide the X and Y coordinates for a potential distribution center and the total cost associated with this location. Note: you must solve this problem manually to receive full credit. You must show all work to receive credit. You will need to scan your handwritten work for this problem. Homework #1 Facility Location, Spring 2020 Page 6 15 23 24 18 Customer Rowlett Justin Burleson Farmers Branch Hutchins White Settlement Garland Grand Prairie Coppell Allen V 6,000 3,000 3,500 5,000 4,500 8,000 9,500 11,000 10,500 5,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 2.20 2.35 2.00 2.10 2.15 2.25 2.10 1.95 1.90 2.10