An electronics manufacturer must expand by building a second facility. The search is narrowed to four locations, all of which are acceptable to management in terms of dominant factors. Assessment of these sites in terms of seven location factors is shown in Table 13.3. For example, location A has a factor score of 5 (excellent) for labor climate; the weight for this factor (20) is the highest of any. Calculate the weighted score for each location. Which location should be recommended?

Data from Table 13.3:

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TABLE 13.3 FACTOR INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER Location Factor 1. Labor climate 2. Quality of life 3. Transportation system 4. Proximity to markets 5. Proximity to materials 6. Taxes 7. Utilities Factor Weight 20 16 16 14 12 12 10 A 5 2 3 5 2 2 5 Factor Score for Each Location B 4 3 4 3 3 5 st 4 C 4 4 3 4 3 5 3 D 5 1 2 4 4 4 3