Multiple Criteria Analysis in Strategic Siting Problems

by Oleg I. Larichev, David Louis Olson, David L. Olson

Book Overview

1 Facility Location Problems The location problem has been with humans for all of their history. In the past, many rulers had the decision of locating their capital. Reasons for selecting various locations included central location, transportation benefits to foster trade, and defensibility. The development of industry involved location problems for production facilities and trade outlets. Obvious th criteria for location ofbusiness facilities includedprofit...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441948996
• ISBN13: 9781441948991
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"