evaluate whether locating closer to raw materials is the most important factor when locating a business. if not what other factor/s would be more important

The nature of the major raw material requires to produce the product of the business determines the level of importance attached to locating a business closer to raw materials.

Explanation:

The level of importance attached to locating a business closer to raw materials depends on the nature of the major raw material requires to produce the product of the business.

When the major raw material requires to produce the product of the business is a heavy raw material that cannot be easily transported, locating the business closer to the raw material will be the most important factor.

However, when the major raw material requires to produce the product of the business can be easily be transported, locating the business closer to raw materials will NOT be the most important factor. In this case, some of the other important factors to consider will include proximity to markets; availability of labour; water supply; availability of power, fuel or gas; waste products disposal facility and among others.