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One study that focused on the impact of Chinatrade on the U.S. textile industry noted that 19 U.S. textile factories were closed, and 26,000 jobs lost, in 2004 and 2005. If these factories had not closed, it would have cost U.S. consumers $6billion more in higher textile prices. Assuming these facts are true, offer an argument for or against offshoring U.S. jobs."

2) "Explain why it is important for operationsmanagers to understand the local culture and practices of the countries in which a firm does business. What are some of the potential consequences if they don't?"

3)3.Define the principal criteria that might be used for locating each of the following facilities:hospitalchemical factoryfire stationcoffee shopregional automobile parts warehouse"

4) "Select a firm such as Taco Bell, Bank of America (www.bankofamerica.com), Walmart (www.walmart.com), or another service-providing organization of interest to you, and write a short analysis and list of location and multisite management decisions that the firm faces"

5) "How can satellite-based global positioning systems improve the performance of supply chains in the following industries: (a) trucking, (b) farming and fooddistribution, (c) manufacturing, and (d)ambulance service?"