EDS is a national distributor of office supplies that deliversgoods to department and specialty stores. They are planning tobuild a large distribution center in California and is analyzingdifferent location sites. Your team has been assigned the task ofselecting a major city in your state that should be the site of thenew distribution center. Below are some considerations: a. Atpresent, EDS has no distribution center in your state b. The goalis to locate a major city that has easy access to highways, so thatthey can reach other locations in California. Although yourdecisions are subjective, justify your assumptions (E.g. volumes,factor ratings etc) c. Go to the internet and find a map ofCalifornia and get relevant information on traffic patterns, skillsof population and other geographic factors. d. Decide the bestlocation and explain your decision. Use models of your choice –center of gravity and/or factor rating (define at least 5factors).
