Which of the Following Statements Regarding Proximity in the Location

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding proximity in the location decision is false?

A) Service organizations find that proximity to market is the most critical success factor.
B) Clustering among financial firms occurs because they need to be near their highly skilled labor supply.
C) Perishability of raw materials is a good reason for manufacturers to locate near the customer and not their supplier.
D) Manufacturers want to be near customers when their product is bulky, heavy, or fragile.