Product details

The specific subject matter of this case deals with the selection of a suitable location for a new hospital to be set up in the state of West Bengal by a renowned Indian multinational healthcare group, headquartered in Chennai. The case describes a decision-making situation and presents a problematic decision analysis scenario, requiring the adoption of an appropriate facility location selection method. It puts the decision-maker in a dilemma about which facility location selection method should be adopted. The case exercise is well-suited to help students develop a working understanding of different facility location selection methods and their applicability. The case intends to enable students to comprehend and apply location selection methods pertaining to various factors with the ratings and weights, and their effects on the facility location selection decision. This hypothetical case requires students to apply a particular facility location selection technique in order to decide on the location for a new hospital. It is estimated that this case would take around two class hours and around four hours of preparation time by the students. It can be used in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Supply Chain Analytics course to show the application of the location selection method in a service context.