{"id":10639,"date":"2023-10-12T08:00:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T06:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marcustransport.de\/location-selection-what-do-logistics-companies-need-to-look-out-for\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T08:00:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T06:00:48","slug":"location-selection-what-do-logistics-companies-need-to-look-out-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marcustransport.de\/en\/location-selection-what-do-logistics-companies-need-to-look-out-for\/","title":{"rendered":"LOCATION SELECTION: WHAT DO LOGISTICS COMPANIES NEED TO LOOK OUT FOR?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For logistics companies, the choice of location can make the difference between success and failure. Locations have a huge impact on overall business operations, from logistical efficiency to cost and tax savings, so this aspect should not be taken lightly. Logistics companies should consider several variables before selecting a suitable location. <\/p>\n

FACTORS FOR THE CHOICE OF LOCATION<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Choosing a location for a logistics center or warehouse is of great importance, especially in times of e-commerce, and needs to be carefully considered. Companies have to deal with so-called hard and soft location factors<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Both are procurement, labor, production and sales-oriented<\/strong> in their own way. The difference is that<\/strong> soft factors are constantly changing<\/strong>, while hard factors remain the same or change only very slowly<\/strong>. Ultimately, all points must be weighed up in order to select a suitable company location. <\/p>\n

For example, when choosing a location, it is important to ensure that there is an appropriate balance between the affordable cost of the property and a reliable workforce<\/a> capable of carrying out the work.<\/p>\n

HARD LOCATION FACTORS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hard factors for the choice of location are, for example:<\/p>\n