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Finding the Right Location

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Site selection is an art as well as a science. Decisions usually involve weighing priorities, determining which features are critical, and a process of elimination. Since every location has both advantages and disadvantages, the final selection of a site will likely involve some compromises.

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Ackerman, K.B. (1997). Finding the Right Location. In: Practical Handbook of Warehousing. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-6013-5_11

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