Lovely Tee is looking to open a new fulfillment center as part of their expanding network to meet faster delivery needed for their prime customers in Arizona. To assist the company in deciding where to locate this new fulfillment center, three sites have been identified with the information shown below. Use the weighted-factor rating model to answer the questions below.
Critical LocationFactorsFactor Weight(Sum to 1)
Tempe LakesScores(1-100)
Paradise ValleyScores(1-100)
Moon ValleyScores(1-100)
Labor availabilityProximity to marketSupplier baseTaxesUtilitiesTransportation
0.250.200.150.200.050.15
8510090807590
9080100708575
708090807585
a. What are the scores for each location?b. Which location should be chosen?
What will be an ideal response?
a. Tempe Lakes score is 88. Paradise Valley score is 83. Moon Valley score is 79.5
b. Tempe Lakes should be chosen for the location of the new fulfillment center.
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