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PowerPoint by Carol J. Johnson, Ph.D. CHAPTER 8 Distribution Center, Warehouse, and Plant Location · Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value. -- A. Einstein · 不要为成功而努力，要为做一个有价值的人而努力。 -- 爱因斯坦 Learning Objectives To examine the screening or focusing concept of plant/warehouse location To describe the major factors that influence location decisions To explain the general process of determining the optimum number of facilities Learning Objectives To explain systems to determine the location that minimizes transportation costs To examine a site’s specialized location characteristics To learn about free trade zones Distribution Center, Warehouse, and Plant Location Key Terms Center-of-gravity approach Empowerment zone Facility location Facility relocation Key Terms Free trade zone Grid system Maquiladoras National competitive strategy Distribution Center, Warehouse, and Plant Location Key Terms Pure materials Right-to-work laws Sweatshops Key Terms Tax-free bonds Weight-gaining products Weight-losing products Facility Location Accommodates the movement of inventories to customers Near markets Resource availability Labor availability Transportation system Figure 8-1: Advertisement Showing a Site’s Location as an Advantage in Reaching British and Continental European Markets Determining the Number of Facilities Facilities are generally added when service levels become unacceptable Software packages exist to help in determining the number and location of facilities Key issue—time it takes to get from facility to majority of the U.S. or target population Moving from 2 to 5 facilities saves ? day lead time Moving from 5 to 10 facilities saves ? day lead time General Factors Influencing Facility Location Natural Resources Pure materials Weight-losing products Weight-gaining products Population Characteristics—Market for Goods Population Characteristics—Labor Maquiladoras Sweatshops Right-to-work laws General Factors Influencin