E-fulfillment and location decisions : An empirical study to show how E-commerce and E-fulfillment has changed location decisions
| dc.contributor.advisor | Beckers, P.J. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Engelen, Casper | |
| dc.date.issued | 2013-08 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The logistics sector is an important part of the economy of the Netherlands. The sector contributes to the competitiveness of the country as well as the attractiveness of the business climate in the country. Therefore the logistics sector is named as one of the 9 sectors of particular interest by the government in the Netherlands. Many regional governments now have a more positive attitude towards the logistics sector and try to attract these companies through their policies. However, relatively little research has focused on finding the location factors that are most important to these types of companies. Little is known of what actually shapes the location decisions of these companies. The ongoing development of E-commerce and E-fulfillment provides other opportunities to regional governments. Due to its labor intensive nature E-fulfillment can create many new jobs in a region. Additionally, even less scientific research has been conducted on the location factors that shape (re)location decisions in companies active in E-fulfillment. The lack of scientific knowledge on the location factors that shape (re)location decisions in Efulfillment companies is reflected in the aim of this research: “To gain insights into the changes that arise in location preferences in (re)location decisions of (logistic) companies due to E-commerce, to anticipate on present and future location preferences.” Having this knowledge can help developing parties in developing locations that are attractive to these companies, and adapted to their requirements. This way the sector’s growth can be facilitated. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2859 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.thesis.faculty | Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen | en_US |
| dc.thesis.specialisation | Economic Geography | en_US |
| dc.thesis.studyprogramme | Master Human Geography | en_US |
| dc.thesis.type | Master | en_US |
| dc.title | E-fulfillment and location decisions : An empirical study to show how E-commerce and E-fulfillment has changed location decisions | en_US |
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