Location criteria vary for every company and search

Typical Selection Criteria

Access & Logistics

Suppliers Customers Air Services Sea Port Highways/Trucking Rail

Risk & Permitting

Natural Disaster Risk Air Permitting Site Permitting and Development Risk

Human & Resources

Availability Competition Skill/Quality Turnover

Real Estate & Utilities

Site/Building. Access

Cost
One-Time Land Costs Construction Costs Site Preparation Infrastructure Upgrades Capital Equipment Costs Ongoing

Incentives
Start-up Permitting assistance Grants and Taxes Site improvements Real Estate Cost Utility extensions Training Ongoing Tax abatements Tax credits Customs/Duties

Regulations

Supporting Utility capacity/reliability (power, fuel, water, waste, telecom)

Geotechnical Conditions Environmental Conditions Overall Market Access Neighboring uses

Labor
Logistics Taxes Utilities Facility

Choosing the right selection factors is critical to achieving the desired outcomes from the new location
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