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Abstract
A Model for Location Analysis of Industries
Track: Location Services
Author(s): Ranadip Bose
This paper presents a methodology for a macrolevel location analysis for industries. The key location criteria considered in the paper include buyer-supplier relationships, transportation access and costs, labor force characteristics, and proximity to technology centers. The methodology outlined in the paper draws from the theoretical foundations of cluster analysis and uses the spatial analysis capabilities of GIS. Specifically the paper outlines the process used to optimally locate the industry "Internal Combustion Engines" (SIC 3519) within the State of Illinois.
Ranadip Bose
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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E-mail: ranadipb@yahoo.com