Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to describe the role and the
location decision-making of logistics centres in global
supply networks in today's ever increasing investments in
logistics infrastructure. The research is based on a
project conducted in Finland in 2010-2011 using the
literature, a statistical survey and analyses of
interviews with stakeholders involved in the development
of logistics centres as research methods. The main
finding is that the location of a logistics centre is
mainly market based, although the authorities have a
certain role in this process. The influence of a new port
was also found to be a significant location factor. This
paper presents a new approach to the classification of
logistics centres in terms of service level, extent,
planning approach and location related to global
logistics networks.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
| Event | 16th Annual Logistics Research Network Conference, LNR 2011 - Southampton, United Kingdom Duration: 7 Sept 2011 → 9 Sept 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | 16th Annual Logistics Research Network Conference, LNR 2011 |
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| Abbreviated title | LNR 2011 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Southampton |
| Period | 7/09/11 → 9/09/11 |
Keywords
- logistics centre
- global supply chain
- location decision-making