An introduction to pragmatic methods for solving complex problems in facilities location: choosing from among known feasible sites or a broad range described as an area, placing facilities, and assigning customers. It emphasizes careful location and customer allocation to determine optimum use of time and cost - improving flow of materials and services and reducing the need for duplication or construction redundancies.

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. . .a happy medium between theory and practice... ...can be for advanced undergraduate or early graduate students.

. . .enhance[s] understanding of the subject. The objective is achieved.