a. First, estimate (qualitative assessment only!) the location for FOUR new Distribution Centers (one for each Region).
Next, create a table to assess each of the six options for shipping goods — five modes plus Intermodal makes six. Your table must qualitatively assess relatively fixed and variable costs, speed, and flexibility.
Next, assuming that you have raw materials, components, and finished goods arriving from suppliers in Asia and Africa and being delivered to each of the four Distribution Centers, state your modal selection from the Port-of-Entry to each of the Distribution Centers.
Finally, as the Chief Supply Chain Officer is considering relocation of our current, single DC into a better-situated nationwide Fulfillment Center, compute an initial estimate for a demand-centric location based on the current demand as allocated to each region.
