QUESTION $3$: $[11]$

$3\mathrm{.}1.$ Discuss the methods of evaluating location strategies $(4)$

$3\mathrm{.}2.$ Assuming a new warehouse is to be located in Midrand, the location factors, factor rating,

and scores for two potential sites are shown in the table below. Select the best location based

on the factor rating method. $(7)$

Location

factors and

ratings of two

sites No

Location

factor

Factor rating Rating

Location $1$

Rating

Location $2$

$1.$ Capacity

utilisation

$835$

$2.$ Total trips $654$

$3.$ Average time

per trip

$756$

$4.$ Land cost $312$

$5.$ Employee

access

$654$