requires an investment of $1,200 for each truck. However, the require- 

 ment for garage space varies according to the number of trucks needed 

 to distribute at each density level. Total garage investment is given in 

 Table 16 for each firm at each of the three density levels. 



3. Office and Office Equipment — Office space and equipment are 

 two minor investment items. Estimates are based on the number of ad- 

 ministrative and clerical personnel and their equipment needs. The in- 

 vestment by firms is given in Table 16. 



4. Total Investment — Total investment for all the firms except 

 Firm A varies with changes in density level. As density is increased, sub- 

 stantial reductions in capital outlay for trucks and garage space becomes 

 apparent. The total investment for the six distribution firms with density 

 at each of the three levels considered is shown in Table 16. 



* Figures across are tons delivered annually. 

 ** Truck investment is $19,500 each. 

 t Garage stalls at $1,200 for each truck. 

 t Firm F cannot operate at this density level. 



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