Location Modeling for Logistics Parks

This work extends the extant literature on location related case studies based on a project related to the location of a Logistics park in the southeastern region of North Carolina, USA. While a portion of this work draws upon that project, the primary objective of this case study is more than to simply to describe the location modeling process used in that application. Instead, the main objective is to distill lessons learned that can help guide future academic research in location theory. To that end, this case study begins with solving the problem at hand using a theoretical approach so that a contrast may be drawn with how the modeling was done in practice. In turn, that contrast forms the basis of the final section on conclusions and lessons learned.