Selecting the location of distribution centre in logistics operations : a conceptual framework and case study

• Main Authors: Thai, Vinh Van, Grewal, Devinder
• Other Authors: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Maritime studies::Maritime management and business
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/94703; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/8099
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This paper presents the outcomes of a study of the choice of location for distribution centres in logistics operations. A conceptual framework of location selection for distribution centre is worked out through three main stages. At the first stage, a general geographical area for distribution centr...