Valerie owns a chain of pet stores and wants to open a new location. All of the following are factors she should consider EXCEPT
A) exactly how many sales she will get in the new location.
B) proximity to market.
C) availability of labor.
D) taxes and inducements.
E) community characteristics.

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When selecting a new location, Valerie should consider proximity to market, availability of raw materials, availability of transportation, availability of power, climatic influences, availability of labor, community characteristics (quality of life), and taxes and inducements. The facility location decision is complex because it involves the evaluation of many factors, some of which cannot be measured with precision.

Valerie Owns a Chain of Pet Stores and Wants to Open