Title: Determine the optimum number of distribution facilities for an organization.
Course: Global Logistics and Enterprise Systems II (20151-II) > Section: Managing Facility Location Decisions

Determination should be based on

- projected service area
- availability of skilled labor
- infrastructure requirements
- natural obstacles (e.g., rivers, bridges, mountains, urban congestion)
- product shelf life
- future market growth potential
- short-term and long-term operational goals
- future product line expansion
- back haul potential
- other industry specific considerations.