FedEx uses a central hub concept for its location strategy. This enables the company to service more locations with fewer aircraft by matching aircraft flights with package loads. It also reduces delays and mishandling by maintaining total control of packages from pickup to delivery. Some key factors that affect location decisions for companies include labor productivity, exchange rates, costs, political risks, proximity to markets and suppliers, and service strategies of competitors.
13 supply chain planning and control_Operations ManagementBrent Weeks
A) What is supply chain management?
B) The activities of supply chain management
C) Types of relationships in supply chains
D) Supply chain behavior
E) Supply chain improvement
13 supply chain planning and control_Operations ManagementBrent Weeks
A) What is supply chain management?
B) The activities of supply chain management
C) Types of relationships in supply chains
D) Supply chain behavior
E) Supply chain improvement
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