What circumstances may influence a firm to locate its operation near the source of raw materials?

      

Give circumstances that may influence a firm to locate its operation near the source of raw materials.

  

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Maurice
(i) Where government policy dictates so.

(ii) Where there is need to save on cost.

(iii) Where firm could like to give constant advice.

(iv) Where raw materials are bulky/ heavy.

(v) Where constant supply of raw materials is required.

(vi) Where raw materials are highly perishable/ fragile.

(vii) Where competition of raw materials is high.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 14, 2017 at 07:09


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