Question: Problem 5: [10 points) A location analysis for Cook Controls, a small manufacturer of parts for high-technology cable systems has been narrowed down to four

Problem 5: [10 points) A location analysis for
Problem 5: [10 points) A location analysis for
Problem 5: [10 points) A location analysis for
Problem 5: [10 points) A location analysis for Cook Controls, a small manufacturer of parts for high-technology cable systems has been narrowed down to four locations. Cook will need to train assemblers, testers and robotics maintainers in focal training centers. Lori Cook, the president, has asked each potential site to offer training programs, tax breaks, and other industrial incentives. The critical factors, their weights, and the ratings for each location are shown in the following table. High scores represent favorable values. Location Factor Weight Akron, OH Biloxi Carthage. Denver MS TX CO Labor Availability 0.15 90 BO 90 80 Technical School Quality 0.10 95 75 65 85 0.30 80 Operating Cost 85 95 85 Land and Construction 0.15 60 80 90 70 Location Factor Weight Akron, OH Biloxi, Carthage, Denver, MS TX CO Labor Availability 0.15 90 80 90 80 Technical School Quality 0.10 95 75 65 85 Operating Cost 0.30 80 85 95 85 Land and Construction Cost 0.15 60 80 90 70 Industrial Incentives 0.20 90 75 85 60 Labor Cost 0.10 75 80 85 75 A) Compute the composite (weighted average) rating for each location. [5 points) B) Which site would you choose? [2 points) ating Chart Hyalt Legal Piano 75 60 90 85 020 Incentives 75 0.10 80 85 75 Labor Cost A) Compute the composite (weighted average rating for each location. (5 points] B) Which site would you choose? 12 points) C) Would you reach the same conclusion if the weights for operating cost and labor cost were reversed? Recompute as necessary and explain. 13 points

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