proximity to market Flashcards
whats bulk gaining industry
makes something that gains volume or weight during production located where a product is sold
what are fabricated metals
fabrication of parts and machinery from steel and other metals-brings together metals and previously manufatued parts as imputs and makes them into a more complesx product.
what do fabricators do?
bend, forge, stamp, form, metal and weld, bond, fasten with bolts and rivets
put things together
where do steel fabricators locate
market
common fabricated goods=
TV fridges, air conditinoers, structual metal for buildings and brifges.
largest market for fabricated metal and machinery =
motor vehicles
where is automobile indistry USA
interior of country near major customers, the final assembly plant
where is automobiles in world
3/4 USA vehicles are assembled in USA
1/4 are assembledin canada and mexico
how is beverage production gaining
?
imputs = bottles and the soft drink/beer
bottles + soft drink = heavier
what makes beverage production so heay
water