The objective of the load-distance technique is to determine
A)a single set of coordinates for the central location of a facility
B)values for each potential site based on weight and distance
C)values for each potential site based on cost
D)the site with the highest load-distance value

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The load-distance technique is used to evaluate potential facility locations based on the distance from the facility to the customers it serves and the weight of the products being transported. The technique assigns values to each potential site based on weight and distance, making option B the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because the load-distance technique does not identify a single set of coordinates. Option C is incorrect because the technique is not based on cost. Option D is incorrect because the objective is not to identify the site with the highest load-distance value, but rather to evaluate all potential sites based on their load-distance values.

The Objective of the Load-Distance Technique Is to Determine