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Military helicopters

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Case Prompt

Your client is BS Systems, a defence contractor situated in the US.

They have contacted our company to advise them in the selection of the location for a new plant, producing Apache helicopters. Three sites are in consideration: Canada, UK and US.

The profits for each plant location over the next 5 years should be calculated.

Sample Structure

I. Background - Question 1

1. Which parameters would you consider for the decision?

II. Market - Question 2

2. Where would you build the plant?

III. Conclusion - Question 3

3. What is your recommendation to BS Systems regarding their choice of location?

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Further Questions

What issues could arise by moving some production from the US to another country?

Note for Interviewer

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