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Clustering Logistics Facilities in a Metropolitan Area via a Hot-Spot Analysis

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Hot spots can be described as the high attraction points.Defining the hot spots and clustering approaches in a metropolitan area helps to provide solutions for balancing the freight flows between the sub-areas in the city center.It also helps to provide solutions for secondary problems, such as traffic congestion and air pollution.The technique assists decision-makers in making inferences about the city's future and taking precautions for sustainability.In this paper, a geographic information systems (GIS) analysis tool, spatial statistics based on the Getis Ord* statistics, is used to illustrate which part of Istanbul has hot spots.The hot spot identification is based on logistics activities at the locations of the logistics facilities.The outputs of the analysis are discussed within the context of logistics costs and environmental effects.

Source: Journal of Business Research - Turk

DOI: 10.20491/isader.2014415860

Authors: İsmail Önden, Fahrettin Eldemir, Metin Çancı

Institutions: Istanbul University, Okan University, Yıldız Technical University

Language: English

Topic: Urban and Freight Transport Logistics

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $150