Title: Justify location decisions, using a simple grid system.
Course: Global Logistics and Enterprise Systems II (20151-II) > Section: Managing Facility Location Decisions

Justification should include

- expected inventory profile
- geographic distribution strategy
- proximity to a logistic carrier (e.g., UPS World Hub)
- pool of local talent available
- inbound and outbound transportation costs
- access to transportation infrastructure
- state and local tax structure
- building construction codes and zoning restrictions
- weather considerations
- environmental regulations.