1. Location Factors for Manufacturing

2. 1. Availability of Raw Materials Manufacturers need a reliable source of raw materials For some companies it is extremely important to locate near the raw materials. (Ex fruits/veggies, bulky raw materials)

3. Availability of Raw Materials

4. 2. Location of Markets Companies want to be located near their custumers. So products can be delivered faster and delivery costs can be minimized

5. Location of Markets

6. 3. Labour Supply A company must consider the availability/cost of labour It is difficult for CAN to compete with countries that employ low cost labour Therefore, manufacturers in CAN are more likely to employ skilled workers

7. Labour Supply

8. 4. Availability of Freshwater/Power This causes many manufacturing companies to locate near lakes and rivers

9. Availability of Freshwater/Power

10. 5. Transportation Depending upon the type of product being manufactured, different companies rely on different sources of transportation Ex, Steel- ships or trains Electronics- Planes or trucks

11. Transportation

12. 6. Political Factors Gov’ts can make decisions that will help to attract new business to a city/province/country Direct Have a direct effect on the company (ex reduced taxes) Indirect Have a indirect effect on the company (ex new highway)

13. 7. Circumstance A situation where a certain product suddenly becomes high in demand. Gives a company the opportunity to expand or move.