This document discusses key topics in supply chain management (SCM) including outsourcing logistics services, order management, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, packaging, supplier selection, system design, and international logistics structures. It provides definitions and overviews of supply chains, SCM, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, electronic commerce and logistics, order management, packaging, transportation modes, warehouse location analysis, warehousing management, inventory management, supplier selection, logistics system design, and international logistics structures.
16. Center-of-Gravity Location for a Warehouse Serving Five Retail Stores Average distance (North-south) : (3+1+3+2+3)/5=2.4 miles Average distance (East-west): (1+2+3+4+6)/5=3.2 miles
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