Factors affecting warehouse location
Of importance to Local Government Planners
Utilisation of brown field sites
Build in areas of high unemployment
Appropriate mix of industry
Companies
Access to transport networks e.g. parcel and pallet hubs
Availability of trained labour
Transport links for staff
Availability of funding, grants etc
Use of suitable existing buildings
Availability of utilities including telecoms
Availability of finance and resources
Goods traffic flows
Proximity to ports and airports
Where are our suppliers and manufacturing points?
No weather issues such as flooding