Each company is different, with different objectives, costs, markets, management preferences, operating characteristics logistics. The key is to define site criteria, then locate the site that fits best.

Corporate strategy requires that a product or service be available when and where it is needed, at a competitive price.

Corporate strategy often has a geographic base, so that one facility may be assigned to produces the goods or services for a market. With modern shipping capabilities, a producing facility need not be located across the street from the user. But a facility may be selected because it produces at a lower total cost, not only production but also delivery; not only cost of goods sold but also incentives and customer service.

2007 Strategies can include any or all,

• Plan facilities for productivity and low cost at the required volumes. Add to or relocate existing equipment or facilities.
• Expand or relocate equipment or facilities for capacity purposes; reach new markets; cut operating or distribution costs; replace antiquated facilities; access technology, people, utilities; for quality of life or company image.
• Consolidate facilities, equipment, and / or processes.
• Relocate products and equipment to be retained.
• Spend for growth in an undervalued currency.

Therefore a company may consider a US facility, in addition to or instead of. An early question is, where? The answer can be, "the location that can produce at a lower total cost, not only production but also delivery; not only cost of goods sold but also incentives and customer service".

JPR can help a company who considers a US facility to quantify the costs and benefits in advance, to augment any of the actions above. JPR can find the most suitable site available. JPR can compare expected location-sensitive costs in various communities, including one time expense and capital as well as operational expense. JPR can anticipate the magnitude of incentives, taxes, and tax abatements in different locations; can negotiate with governments to optimize the advantage to the company.