Matching Pairs ManufacturingOnline version Match the factors that affect a manufacturing location to the explanations of how they work. by Natalia Arbuzova 1 2 3 Market 4 Cheap labour 5 6 7 8 A good location for manufacturing is where you one can easily find a good demand for one's products. Locating a manufacturing facility close to the source of raw materials helps save on transportation costs. Access to roads, ports or airports allows for efficient and affordable delivery of resources and products. Locating a manufacturing facility in the area with high capital helps finding investors for the manufacturing business. In manufacturing industries, access to continuous, reliable, and cost-effective electricity is critical for powering up equipment and appliances. In manufacturing industries, water is used for fabricating, processing, washing, diluting, or cooling a product. Governmental loans and grants provide the necessary start-up support for opening a manufacturing businesses. Many factories have hundreds or even thousands of employees. Therefore, affordable workforce is key to successful manufacturing industries.