Research Article

A Comparative Analysis for Selecting Possible Logistics Base Locations in Turkey

Volume: 22 Number: 66 September 22, 2020
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A Comparative Analysis for Selecting Possible Logistics Base Locations in Turkey

Abstract

Turkey has a great geopolitical position located between Asia and Europe, its location plays a significant role for logistics operations. In this study, we consider a comparative analysis to evaluate the predefined locations for possible logistics bases in Turkey. In order to fulfill the requirements of global trade to obtain a competitive advantage, decisions on a logistics base development are influenced by several factors such as infrastructure, demand, external environment, supply, economy and topographical location. This study determines decision criteria and possible alternative locations after conducting several expert consultations. Since Turkey is a peninsula, six possible cities that have access to the sea are determined by prioritizing the maritime transportation. An analytical hierarchy process method is implemented to select the best option for the logistics base decisions under given criteria. As a result, it is determined that Istanbul is the best option for logistics base. While Bursa is expected to be a top priority after Istanbul, Samsun is preferred by the experts as the second option because it is the intersection point of the Black Sea and the transportation routes.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 22, 2020

Submission Date

November 29, 2019

Acceptance Date

June 10, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 22 Number: 66

APA
Yazır, D., & Şahin, B. (2020). A Comparative Analysis for Selecting Possible Logistics Base Locations in Turkey. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen Ve Mühendislik Dergisi, 22(66), 929-940. https://doi.org/10.21205/deufmd.2020226626
AMA
1.Yazır D, Şahin B. A Comparative Analysis for Selecting Possible Logistics Base Locations in Turkey. DEUFMD. 2020;22(66):929-940. doi:10.21205/deufmd.2020226626
Chicago
Yazır, Devran, and Bekir Şahin. 2020. “A Comparative Analysis for Selecting Possible Logistics Base Locations in Turkey”. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen Ve Mühendislik Dergisi 22 (66): 929-40. https://doi.org/10.21205/deufmd.2020226626.
EndNote
Yazır D, Şahin B (September 1, 2020) A Comparative Analysis for Selecting Possible Logistics Base Locations in Turkey. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen ve Mühendislik Dergisi 22 66 929–940.
IEEE
[1]D. Yazır and B. Şahin, “A Comparative Analysis for Selecting Possible Logistics Base Locations in Turkey”, DEUFMD, vol. 22, no. 66, pp. 929–940, Sept. 2020, doi: 10.21205/deufmd.2020226626.
ISNAD
Yazır, Devran - Şahin, Bekir. “A Comparative Analysis for Selecting Possible Logistics Base Locations in Turkey”. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen ve Mühendislik Dergisi 22/66 (September 1, 2020): 929-940. https://doi.org/10.21205/deufmd.2020226626.
JAMA
1.Yazır D, Şahin B. A Comparative Analysis for Selecting Possible Logistics Base Locations in Turkey. DEUFMD. 2020;22:929–940.
MLA
Yazır, Devran, and Bekir Şahin. “A Comparative Analysis for Selecting Possible Logistics Base Locations in Turkey”. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen Ve Mühendislik Dergisi, vol. 22, no. 66, Sept. 2020, pp. 929-40, doi:10.21205/deufmd.2020226626.
Vancouver
1.Devran Yazır, Bekir Şahin. A Comparative Analysis for Selecting Possible Logistics Base Locations in Turkey. DEUFMD. 2020 Sep. 1;22(66):929-40. doi:10.21205/deufmd.2020226626

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