The document discusses various techniques for making facility location decisions, including qualitative methods like equal weights, variable weights, weight-cum-rating, and factor-point rating methods. It also covers quantitative techniques like the median model, gravity model, and composite location measure model. Key factors to consider in location decisions include raw materials, markets, transportation, infrastructure, legislation, climate, community facilities, land costs, and more. The document provides examples of applying different location models and comparing factors for manufacturing vs. service locations.