The grid technique:

A) is a variation of SAILS.
B) assumes that the raw materials sources and finished goods markets are fixed.
C) assumes that the raw materials sources and finished goods markets are variable.
D) assumes nonlinear transportation rates.

Grid Technique

A method used for decision-making or spatial analysis that involves dividing a space into a grid for systematic analysis.

Nonlinear Transportation Rates

Transportation pricing that does not increase at a constant rate as distance or shipment size increases.

Raw Materials Sources

The origins or suppliers of the unprocessed materials which are used in manufacturing products.