New jobs and millions of dollars could open up with the construction of a manufacturing plant in Indiana, the North West Indiana Times describes, and with it could be the need for business management software and other programs that make planning easier.

UGN, an automotive solutions provider, is reportedly considering putting this factory in place some time soon, although the facility may go to Ohio instead. The decision has apparently come down to these two states, and will reportedly be made sometime before January 2014. 

The company already has one facility in the state at Valparaiso, and if it does choose to build in Indiana, the Times says, it will also devote some resources to this original plant. In addition to this location that it currently maintains, UGN also operates in five other states, including its home origin of Illinois, and in Mexico.

The Times also quoted the CEO of the company, Peter Anthony, on the difficulty of figuring out exactly which location would best suit the company.

"There are a variety of factors, such as the availability of labor, both skilled and for regular production," he said. "We also want to ensure the incentives we receive are competitive in whatever area we choose so we can stay competitive in the auto supply chain."

These are significant elements for manufacturing pioneers to consider and can contribute much to the future of a business, both locally and internationally. Your needs and supply chain status may vary depending on where you are located, but can be better understood with the help of software for manufacturing.