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PLANT LOCATION

Presented By – Sagnik Katari


Submitted To - Dr. Sabyasachi Dey
INTRODUCTION
• Plant location may be understood as the function of determining where
the plant should be located for maximum operating economy and
effectiveness.
• The selection of a place for locating a plant is one of the entrepreneur
while launching a new enterprise.
• Selection of a location is on pure economic considerations will ensure
an easy and regular supply of raw material, labor, efficient plant layout
to reduce cost of production.
Need for Plant Location
• When the business is newly started.
• Existing business has outgrown its original facilities and expansion
not possible.
• To lowers the transportation cost of products.
• Increase the productivity.
Factors affecting plant location
• Regional Factor
• Site Factors
• Community Factors
• Multiple Plant Strategies
Steps in location
• With in the country or outside
• Selection of the region
• Selection of the locality or community
• Selection of the exact site
Selection of the region
• Availability of raw material
• Nearness to the market
• Availability of power
• Transport facilities
• Suitability of climate
• Government policies
Selection of the locality or community
• Availability of labor
• Finance and research facilities
• Civic amenities for worker
• Availability of water and fire
Selection of the exact site
• Soil, Size and Topography
• Disposal of waste
THANK YOU

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