AbstractA 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 Consulting 2800 Post Oak Boulevard Suite 3700 Houston , TX 77056 USA Phone: 713-407-7784 Fax: 713--407-7809 E-mail: ranadipb@yahoo.com |