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To determine: The most economical location to produce the item.
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City Demand 4,400 3,000 6,500 4,700
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1. What is the supply constraint for Warehouse D?
2. What demand constraint for City H?
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What are the pros and cons of relocating a small or midsized manufacturing i rm (that makes mature products) from the United States to China?
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