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Elsevier, International Journal of Production Economics, 1-3(71), p. 205-212

DOI: 10.1016/s0925-5273(00)00119-5

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Geographic information systems in warehouse site selection decisions

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Abstract

The warehouse site selection decision is not merely the question of choosing sites. It involves the comparison of the spatial characteristics of a market with the overall corporate and marketing goals of the firm. A geographic information system-aided process to the warehouse site selection decision is presented and the use of the presented process is demonstrated with a practical example. Various factors likely to affect customer service and costs are defined and subsequently integrated into an overall evaluation.