QUESTION THREE [25]

A South African national supermarket chain is considering relocating their distribution centre to improve transportation costs. Fresh produce travels to the seven store locations several times a day making site selection critical for efficient distribution.

Store Location

Map co-ordinates

(x;y)

Truck Round trips

per day

Durban(5;7)4Soweto(12;6)2Cape Town(1;2)2Johannesburg(14;5)4Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)(3;6)2East London(4;7)2Bloemfontein(9;5)3

1. Using the data in the table above, calculate the map coordinates for the proposed new distribution centre. You are required to use a graph to plot the location of the proposed distribution centre. (15)

1. In the construction of its new distribution centre, what factors would you recommend the national supermarket chain use select the location. (10)