Chapter

10.3. Location, Location, Location: Where Do We Make It?*

From IntroductionToBusiness OP 8D04gAa

Concepts

1. Why is facility location an important production decision?

   "A big decision that managers must make early in production and operations planning is where to put the facility, be it a factory or a service office. The facility’s location affects operating and shi

2. How do production inputs and customer needs influence facility location?

   "As we discussed earlier, organizations need certain resources to produce products and services for sale. Access to these resources, or inputs, is a huge consideration in site selection. Executives mu

3. How do local conditions and international factors affect site selection?

   "Another factor to consider is the manufacturing environment in a potential location. Some localities have a strong existing manufacturing base. When a large number of manufacturers in a certain indus

4. How should organizations design an efficient facility layout?

   "After the site location decision has been made, the next focus in production planning is the facility’s layout. The goal is to determine the most efficient and effective design for the particular pro