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factors that affect where industries locate. - Coggle Diagram
factors that affect where industries locate.
PHYSICAL
weather and climate - working conditions impact on processes
Some industries, such as agriculture-based processing (like fruit canning or winemaking), depend on specific climatic conditions—for example, warm temperatures and consistent rainfall—to ensure a reliable supply of raw materials.
raw materials - amount of location of inputs needed
Industries that use heavy or bulky raw materials, such as steel, paper, or cement production, often locate close to the source of raw materials to reduce transportation costs. .
land amount of land required
large-scale industries such as car manufacturing, oil refineries, or food processing plants. These industries often need large, flat areas of land to build factories, warehouses, parking areas, and future expansion
HUMAN
access to market
Access to markets is a key factor in determining where industries locate, particularly for industries producing goods that are in high demand or need to be sold in large quantities. Being close to a large market or consumer base helps industries reduce transportation costs, ensure quicker delivery, and maintain a competitive edge.
skilled labour
skilled labour is a crucial factor in determining where industries choose to locate, particularly for industries that require highly specialized workers, such as high-tech industries, research and development (R&D), and advanced manufacturing.
power supply
Power supply is a key factor influencing where industries locate, especially for those that require large amounts of energy, such as steelworks, aluminium smelters, chemical plants, or manufacturing industries. These types of industries often locate near reliable and affordable sources of energy
industrial linkage
Industrial linkages refer to the relationships between different industries and how they rely on each other for supplies, services, or markets. These linkages play a crucial role in determining where industries locate. Industries tend to establish in areas where there are strong links with suppliers and customers to reduce transportation costs and improve efficiency.
capital
Industries are more likely to set up in areas where access to capital is easier—such as near financial centres, major cities, or developed regions with strong investment networks.
For example, high-tech industries or start-ups often locate in regions like Silicon Valley in the USA or Bangalore in India, where venture capital and innovation funding are readily available.
governed policies
government policies, through mechanisms like financial incentives, regulations, infrastructure development, labor policies, and trade agreements, directly influence the location decisions of industries by either encouraging
located close to raw materials
located near the market
ubiqutous ( available everwhere)
footloose- available of suitable labour and good
ubiquitous
