This document discusses factors to consider when selecting a facility location for a manufacturing business. It lists key factors like availability of labor, supplies, transportation and infrastructure. Other important considerations include site size and costs, zoning restrictions, environmental impacts and proximity to services. The document also outlines different location analysis methods that can be used, such as factor rating, break-even analysis and transportation modeling. Finally, it notes some risks to account for like changes in the market, costs, politics, transportation and the economy.