3.3 WHY IS MANUFACTURING ALL ABOUT CHOOSING THE RIGHT SITE?

Question 1

Five factors fro finding the right site for a factory

Answer 1

1. Cost
2. Capacity of workforce
3. Capability of the region (location)
4. Culture of the region
5. Customers

Question 2

Cost

Answer 2

• Cost of buying
  E.g. Office equipment, taxes, wages, training, buying or leasing land

Question 3

Capacity of workforce

Answer 3

• Availability of labour with the right skill

Question 4

Capability of the region

Answer 4

• Ideally, raw materials for the industry can be found here
• Good and reliable road and rail networks (transportation purposes)

Question 5

Culture of the region

Answer 5

• Ability of the location to attract a talent workforce
• Government policies support the development of the industry and quality of life of the region, including standard of living, schools

Question 6

Customers

Answer 6

• To be close to the markets for the product is essential.