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One of the most important aspects of logistics is deciding where to locate new facilities such as retailers, warehouses, or factories. These strategic decisions are a crucial determinant of whether materials will flow efficiently through the distribution system.
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Simchi-Levi, D., Chen, X., Bramel, J. (2014). Facility Location Models. In: The Logic of Logistics. Springer Series in Operations Research and Financial Engineering. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9149-1_15
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