BU385 Midterm: CHAPTER 8 review
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Chapter 8 - location planning & analysis - review. Formal location decision process: 1) identify the important factors, 2) gather information on important sites, 3) make a short list, 4) site visits and meetings, 5) evaluate and make selection. Factors in location (country: 1) political risks, government rules, 2) cultural and economic issues, 3) location of markets, 4) labor availability, productivity, 5) availability of supplies, comm. , energy, 6) exchange rates, currency risks. Factors in location (region: 1) attractiveness of regions, 2) labor availability, costs, 3) costs and availability of utilities, 4) environmental regulations, 5) government incentives, 6) proximity to raw materials, 7) land and construction costs. Factors in location (site: 1) site size and cost, 2) air, rail, road and water systems, 3) zoning restrictions, 4) nearness of services needed, 5) environmental impact issues. Evaluating location alternatives: 1) location break-even analysis.
