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Chapter 18
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The key to finding a suitable location is identifying the characteristics that can give a company a competitive edge and then searching out potential sites that meet those criteria
The location decision process resembles an inverted pyramidThe right region of the countryThe right state in the regionThe right city in the stateThe right site in the city
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The Location Decision
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Selecting the RegionSources of information
U.S. Census Bureau ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United
StatesAmerican Fact Finder
ZoomProspectorePodunk
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Sources of information (continued)
Population Reference BureauLifestyle Market Analyst Nielsen MarketplaceEditor and Publisher Market GuideThe American Marketplace: Demographics and
Spending PatternsZip Code Atlas and Market plannerSite Selection
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Most and Least Small Business Friendly States
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Selecting the StateFactors to consider:
Proximity to marketsProximity to needed raw materialsLabor supplyWage ratesBusiness climateTax rates
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State Business Tax Climate Index
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Selecting the StateFactors to consider:
Proximity to marketsProximity to needed raw materialsLabor supplyWage ratesBusiness climateTax ratesInternet accessTotal operating costs
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Entrepreneurial Activity by State
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Selecting the CityPopulation trends
Best cities for business
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Fastest-Growing Metropolitan Areas, 2012–2017
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Megaregions in the United States in 2050
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Selecting the CityPopulation trends Population densityCompetitionClusteringCompatibility with the communityLocal laws and regulations
ZoningAppropriate infrastructureTotal operating costs
IncentivesQuality of life
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Ten Lowest Cost Large and Midsize Cities in the United States
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The Final Site SelectionAfter creating a short list, visit each site
Look at intangible aspectsConsider downsizing outlets to expand location
optionsCreate the “right” impression
What does the location say about the business?
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Trade Area SizeRetail compatibilityDegree of competitionTransportation networkPhysical and psychological barriers
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Customer trafficAdequate parkingReputationVisibilityThe Index of Retail Saturation
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The Index of Retail Saturation
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Reilly’s Law of Retail Gravitation
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Central Business Districts (CBDs)Neighborhood LocationsShopping Centers and Malls
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Neighborhood shopping centers3 to 12 stores; anchor is supermarket or drugstore
Community shopping centers12 to 50 stores; anchor is supermarket, super-
drugstore, or discount department or variety storePower centers
Combines drawing power of a mall with convenience of neighborhood shopping center
Theme/festival centersEmploy unifying theme (often entertainment) and
frequently target tourists
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Outlet centersRather than use anchor stores, rely on manufacturer’s
and retailers’ outlet stores to draw shoppers Lifestyle centers
Anchor is upscale specialty chain store; designed to emulate a village main street
Regional shopping malls50 to 100 stores; anchor is one or more major
department storesSuper-regional shopping malls
Trade area stretches up to 25 miles
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Central Business Districts (CBDs)Neighborhood LocationsShopping Centers and MallsNear Competitors
Be aware of the potential for cannibalization!Shared SpacesInside Large Retail StoresNontraditional Locations
Airports, museums, and so onHome-based businesses
52% of U.S. businesses are run from home On the Road
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Consider:Special needsZoning ordinancesManufacturing processTransportation needsFuel costs
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Foreign Trade ZonesA foreign trade zone is a specially designated area
in or near a U.S. customs port of entry that allows resident companies to import materials and components from foreign countries; assemble, process, manufacture, or package them and then ship the finished product back out while either deferring, reducing, or eliminating completely tariffs and duties
More than 12% of foreign goods enter the U.S. through foreign trade zones
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How a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Works
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Business IncubatorsA business incubator or accelerator is an
organization that combines low-cost, flexible rental space with a multitude of support services for its small business residents
The goal is to nurture young companies during the start-up stage and help them survive until they are strong enough to go out alone84% of the companies that graduate from
incubators stay in the local community
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Business Incubators by Industry Focus
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Layout is the logical arrangement of the physical facilities in a business that contributes to efficient operations, increased productivity, and higher sales
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Size and AdaptabilityMany companies are reducing space for workers
External appearanceCreate proper image or “personality” in customers’
eyes
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Create window displays that sell!Keep displays simpleKeep displays clean and up to datePromote local eventsChange displays frequentlyGet expert help, if necessaryAppeal to all of a customer’s sensesContact the companies whose products you sell to see
whether they offer design props and assistance
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Size and AdaptabilityMany companies are reducing space for workers
External appearanceCreate proper image or “personality” in customers’
eyesEntrances
Invite customers to come inAmericans with Disabilities ActSignsInteriors
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Store interiors influence customer buying behaviorModify stores to meet customer needs
Ergonomics: the science of adapting work and the work environment to complement employees’ strengths and to suit customers’ needs, is an integral part of any designProper layout and design pays off in higher
productivity, efficiency, or salesAn ergonomically designed workplace can minimize the
potential for repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)
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Size and AdaptabilityMany companies are reducing space for workers
External appearanceCreate proper image or “personality” in customers’
eyesEntrances
Invite customers to come inAmericans with Disabilities ActSignsInteriorsDrive-Through WindowsSight, Sound, Scent, and Lighting
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SightCareful selection of colors can create the desired
impressions among customers and employeesScent
Scents can have a powerful impact in retail stores Classical music encourages shoppers to slow down
and makes them feel more affluent Scent marketing
SoundBackground music can be a selling tool
LightingProper lighting is measured by what is ideal for the job
being done
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The Power of Color
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Size and AdaptabilityExternal appearanceEntrances Americans with Disabilities ActSignsInteriorsDrive-Through WindowsSight, Sound, Scent, and LightingSustainability and Environmentally Friendly Design
Environmentally-friendly design can boost productivityLEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design)
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Layout for RetailersThe right layout can boost sales significantly
66% of purchase decisions are made after a customer enters a store
Shoppers are influenced by in-store displaysIdentify “hot spots” and “cold spots”Experiment with traffic flow, lighting, aisle size, music
type, signs, and colorsDisplay merchandise attractively
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When planning in-store displays:Make products easy to reachUse wide aislesPlace shopping baskets in several areasMake it easy to locate merchandiseAllow customers to touch the merchandise
Make check-out easyKnow the “retail sweet spot”!
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The Space Value for a Small Store
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Layout for ManufacturersFactors in manufacturing layout
Type of productType of production processErgonomic considerationsEconomic considerationsSpace availability within the facility
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Types of manufacturing layoutsProduct layouts
In a product (or line) layout, a manufacturer arranges workers and equipment according to the sequence of operations performed on the product
Process layoutsIn a process layout, a manufacturer groups workers
and equipment according to the general function they perform without regard to any particular product
Fixed-Position LayoutsIn a fixed position layout, materials do not move
down a line as in a product layout
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Design LayoutsCreate an overall picture of the manufacturing
process using assembly charts and process flow charts
When selecting and designing layouts consider: Worker productivityMaterials handling costs
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