class practical

Class Practical: locating a distribution center

Dealer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
x-location 25 82 10 27 93 14 68
y-location 35 36 71 58 68 163 149

Question
Determine the location that minimizes the sum of these distances from the distribution facility to the dealers



Model: locating a distribution center
Inputs Dealer 1 2 3 4 5 6
x-location 25 82 10 27 93 14
y-location 35 36 71 58 68 163

Decision DC
Location distribution centre
x-location 47
y-location 77


Outcome Distance to distribution centre
DC 1 2 3 4 5 6