The factors that are most important for

selecting location for a-

a. Call centre
b. Fast food outlet
c. Steel manufacturing company
d. Nuclear reactor

SUBMITED BY:- SANDIP NANDY

SECTION:- ‘T ’
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 FACILITY OF LOCATION

Plant location may be termed as the function of determining where

the plant should be located for maximum operating economy and
effectiveness. A selection on pure economic condition will ensure
an easy and regular supply of raw materials, labor force, efficient
plant layout, proper utilization of production capacity and reduce
cost of production. The need for the selection of the Location may
arise under any of the following conditions:-

(1) When the business started.

(2) The existing business unit has outgrown its original facilities
and expansion is not possible; hence a new location has to be
found .

(3) The volume of business or the extent of market necessities the

establishment of branches.

(4) A lease expires and the landlord does not renew the lease .

(5) When a company thinks that there is a possibility of reducing

manufacturing cost by shifting from one location to another.

(6) Other social and economic reasons; for instance, inadequate

labor supply, shifting of market, etc.

It may be impossible to find a place which abounds in all the

facilities that are required to start a factory; but a search has to be
made for a place which enjoys as many facilities as possible.
Factors in Selection of Location
(A) National (B) Selection © Selection of (d)Selection of site
Decision Region Community
1. Political 1.Avilability of 1.Avilability of 1.Soil, size and
stability export Raw materials labour topography
and import
2. Currency and 2.Neamess to 2.Civic amenities 2. Disposal of
exchange rates market for waste
workers

3.Cultural and 3.Availability of 3. Existence of

peculiar power complementary
peculiarities and
competing
industries
4. Natural 4. Transport 4. Finance and
environment facilities research
facilities

5. Suitability of 5. ) Availability of
climate water and
fire fighting
facilities
6. ) Government 6. Local taxes and
policy restrictions

7. Competition 7. Momentum of
among states an early
start

8.Personal Factors
 CALL CENTER

“A work environment in which the main

business is conducted via a telephone whilst
simultaneously using display screen equipment
(DSE). The term call centre includes parts of
companies dedicated to this activity such as
internal help lines as well as whole
companies.”

(1) Business Climate: People with sound technical, Business

knowledge easily available. Also availability of a
stable, competitive and Productive workforce is of
paramount importance to the ongoing success of a
telecommunications center.
(2) Telecommunications Infrastructure: Modern
Telecommunication facilities are easily available.
(3) Telecommunications Carriers: High-Speed access,
reliability, low cost of network service.LAN,WAN
Installation, maintenance are easily available.
(4) Competitive Long Distance with lower Rates :Rates for
calling from that area into the India could be lower
than rates for domestic long distance within the
India. (all rates would be subject to confidential
negotiations).
(5) Transport facilities: Transport facilities are well developed.
(6) Advertising value: High advertising value is available
(7) Employee Skill :Educated Employee or people with good
communication skill are available in plenty.
(8) Local Market : A large local market is easily available.
(9) Availability of POWER: Supply of power is in plenty.
(10) Postal/Courier Services: Availability and frequency of
delivery based on call center needs.
(11) Does not require huge amount of space.
(12) Training to the staff can be given quite easily.

That’s why I think Office area, City center are the best location
for Call Centre.

Fast Food Centre

(1)Availability of Raw materials: Raw materials i.e.,

vegetables, fish, Mutton and all essentials material
of Fast Food are easily available with best quality
and cheaper rate.
(2)Population: The selected area must be populated and most
of the people are young generation.
(3) Poverty level: People in that selected area have enough
money to consume fast food.
(4) Available Facilities: There are several other facilities which
are easily available like of power, gas, kerosene ,
utensils, attractive packing materials, etc.
(5) Advertising Value: High advertising value is available.
(6) Trained personnel: The professional cooks are available in
plenty.
(7) Transport facility: A good transport facility in urban sites
 helps both the producer to produce and consumer
to consume the product.
(8) It can be set even in a small space.

It is better to set up a fast food centre in main roads, close to

offices and colleges or besides Malls, MultiComplex, Cinema
hall and theatres.

That’s why I think Urban is the best location for Fast Food Outlet.

Steel Manufacturing Company

(1)Availability of Raw materials: It is very essentials that it

should be located in a place where the supply of
raw material i.e. Coal,Iron,Ore and other minerals
are assured at minimum transport cost.
(2)Transport Facility: Transport plays a very important role in
steel manufacturing unit for bringing raw materials
and men to the factory and for carrying the finished
product from factory to the market. A place which
is well connected rail, road and water transport is
ideal for a plant location.
(3)Suitability of place: High amount of space available at
cheaper rate to set up the production unit as well
as the ancillary industries required for production.
(4) Nearest to the Market: since goods are produced for sales,it
very essential that the factory should be located
near their Market.
(5) Availability of Labour: Skilled Labours are available both
from cities and urban sites.
(6)Availability of Technical person:Technically sound person
for running the production unit are also available.
(7)Availability of power, water: Power supply, water, etc. are
also available in plenty.
(8)Technical, commercial institutions of the cities can be utilized
for the training of the employees.
(9) Disposal of the waste can be done properly.
(10)Local Taxes :Taxes are low as compared to that of the
cities.
(11) Government Aid − are grants, loans, training or other kinds
of help available for a site

That’s why I think Urban site is the best location for Steel
Manufacturing Company.
 NUCLEAR REACTOR

(1)Geographical position: Low temperatures will require the

provision of additional insulation and special heating
for equipment and piping. Similarly, excessive
humidity and hot temperatures pose serious problems
and must be considered for selecting a site for the
plant.
(2) Location: The location of the selecting area is far from populated
area for safety and security.
(3) RAW MATERIALS AVAILABILITY: Raw materials i.e. Uranium,
Radium, Water are available from near location.
(4) Transport : Transport plays a very important role in Nuclear
reacter unit for bringing raw materials.A place which
is well connected rail, road and water transport is
ideal for a plant location
(5)Availability of Scientists: Professional and Skilled Scientists are
must be available.
(6) Power System: Power system is most important for Nuclear
reactor unit. Power supply is available in plenty .
(7)Security System: Security system is most important.the area is
secure from terrorists attract.