Multi-facility Location Problem:

         It takes place wherever there is a need to establish new multi-facility organization.

In the whole facility location problem, the primary decision is taken for locating the firm at a particular place that suits to its nature. Once the decision about the nature of firm is taken, the next decision is made for the selection of layout. It means that the layout should be selected that is capable of producing products quickly and delivering them on time. In order to generate the products quickly the central focus is to minimize the cost of processing, transporting and storing materials during the production system. To attain these, the design and layout of buildings should be integrated with the design of the material handling systems.