Location decisions — Factors impacting location models

This paper examines location decision in the light of recent developments in areas which impact on distribution decision making. It is shown that these developments have and will continue to have serious implications as far as the use of previously developed location models is concerned. First, the elements associated with total distribution and total cost concepts will be discussed. Second, the implications of customer service considerations will be mentioned. And finally, some of the more recent environmental developments which impact the location decision will be examined.