Assignment:
Read the following articles relating to Site Selection:
1. OM in the News: China's New Magacities and Industry Clustering China has many industry cluster cities. This article in BusinessWeek (Sept.30 - Oct. 6, 2012) discusses China's new "megacities" and the specialties driving their economies.
2. OM in the News: Where to Locate the Next McDonalds-in Your Hospital? Currently, 22 hospitals currently contacts with the fast food industry leader, McDonald's. However, allowing McDonald's to operate inside a hospital affects patients' consumption on the day of their visit and
3. OM in the News: Using Malaysia to Balance Supply Chain Disruptions High-tech manufacturers flood into Malaysia due to relatively minor disaster risks.
4. OM in the News: Airbus Over Alabama Airbus decided to open a new facility in Mobile, Alabama, because Alabama is a right-to-work state and also offered incentives.
Write an analysis paper describing commonalities and differences between the site selection scenarios discussed in the articles. What challenges were faced in each of these situations? How were these challenges overcome? Include any additional information that you feel is important or relevant to this week's readings.