Application of the techniques of gravity center and AHP for the location of a distribution center for industrial products in Colombia
Abstract
This paper presents an implementation study of the methodologies: Center of Gravity and AHP Model, with the aim of suggesting the best location for a distribution center, instead of having multiple independent stores, for a marketing company of industrial products in Colombia. As a practical case study, data from a marketing company of industrial products are used. This company has eight branches nationwide and it has no clear policies about the handling of goods and even less clear about the transportation of them among the different branches.
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