Warehouse Facility Location Problem For Peruvian Restaurant

The main research question of this thesis was:What is the optimal location for La Saltenita Boliviana Distribution Center when quantitative and qualitative factors are considered?The aim was to investigate whether or not the current location is optimal and if not,what would be a better location.In order to do that,relevant factors behind the location decision also needed to be determined.This thesis is a combination of case study and action oriented study.It combines both,qualitative and quantitative methods.In the first phase,theoretical background was created for the subsequent empirical phase.It was done by using scientific literature as source material.The aim was to cover the most important themes of warehousing-and location decisions in respect of the case company's situation.The empirical part started with the description of La Saltenita Boliviana current supply chain.Then,challenges with the current distribution center location were determined through interviews and observations.Quantitative data of shipments and their destinations was used in center of gravity calculations.The actual location of the center of gravity created a base for searching for a candidate service provider and determining the relevant factors.The factors taken into account were cultural and logistical.After that,the service providers' competences were evaluated.Prices were taken into account as well.The results were then combined with the AHP method.The result of the center of gravity analysis was a point in the Peru.After closer scrutiny,there occurred to be three possible new service providers within a reasonable distance from the center of gravity.