Location Determinants of Stores

Generally, the location determinants of stores are as follows : 

1. They should be located nearest to the user with the central stores keeping high value items and items common to more than one project. 
2. There may be some environment considerations also. Storage and transit or preparation of some items release lots of dust or other inconveniencing or dangerous substances. They should be located far from populated areas. 
3. Easy access to modes of transit like road or rail both while bringing the material in and for sending to project sites. 
4. Flexibility for expansion and with adequate facility and comfortable working conditions. 
5. Balance between the cost of investment, cost of transporting and supplying the materials, cost of storage across a time period should be made before arriving at the decision to locate. 
6. Items handled frequently must be located at site to minimize distance traveled in procuring. 
7. Location of forestation or hospital plays an important role, if dangerous chemicals are involved. Sometimes, it may be mandatory by law to locate a first-aid station at the storage facility itself.