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Weber’s Least Cost Theory of Industrial Location Model AP Human Geography

Who? Alfred Weber (1868-1958) German Economic Geographer Published Theory of Location of Industries in 1909. “What is the best (most profitable) location for manufacturing plants?” “Just because I’m old doesn’t mean I don’t know what I’m talking about!”

3 major factors that determine location of manufacturing 1. Transportation (most important) Raw materials (inputs) to factory Finished goods (outputs) to market Distance and weight most important factors. 2. Labor High labor costs reduce profit May locate farther from inputs/ market if cheap labor can make up for added transport costs. 3. Agglomeration Similar businesses cluster in the same area. Businesses support each other, reduce costs

Bulk Reducing Industry “Material Orientation” Inputs weight more that final product. Weight is lost during the production process Cost of shipping inputs to factory > cost of shipping outputs to market. Therefore, factory is located near raw materials/ inputs. Examples: copper, steel, lumber

Bulk-Reducing Industry

Bulk Gaining Industry “Market Orientation” Finished product weighs more than the inputs. Weight is gained during the production process. Cost of shipping outputs to market > cost of shipping inputs to factory. Therefore, factory is located near the market. Examples: Automobiles, beverages

shorter distance to market Bulk Reducing Heavier input, shorter distance to plant Input Factory Market Input Factory Market Lighter output, longer distance to market, lo Lighter input, longer distance to plant. Bulk Gaining Heavier output, shorter distance to market

The Connection? Bulk gaining or reducing? Agglomeration

Bulk Gaining Industry

Single Market Manufacturers Factories that produce products for 1 or 2 customers. Ex. “We build the seats for Ford cars” Finished seats are shipped to assembly plant. Agglomerate near the larger plant. This allows for “Just In Time” delivery. Parts are sent to factory right as they are needed…reduces need for warehouse space.

Agglomeration, Chicago East Side Warehouses Auto Parts Manufacturers Ford Offices Assembly Plant

Perishable Products Must be located near market Short shelf live/ fast expiration Bread Goes bad within the week Newspaper Good only for 24 hrs. “Yesterday’s News!”

Other important vocabulary Footloose industry Produces a lightweight produce that is very valuable….location not much of an issue! Computer chips Technopole A region of many high tech businesses (agglomeration) Silicon Valley, CA Deglomeration The “unclumping” of similar businesses due to over crowding.