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Chapter 8, Problem 1DQ
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To determine: How Company F has competitive advantage with its location.
Introduction: Location is one of the important element for a business that controls the cost and expenses. Location strategies support in framing other strategies for a firm where optimal location point will provide competitive advantage to a firm. Compnay F has a “hub and spoke” business concept, where the hub is located at city M.
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