Research on logistics distribution center location problem based on genetic algorithm and AHP

Logistics distribution center is crucial to the whole logistics system. The location of the distribution is the key of the logistics system analysis. In this paper, numerous elements are taken into consideration to establish logistics distribution centers; to economic factors, best solutions are found by improved genetic algorithm; environmental and service factors are also involved by using AHP. The combination of both methods solves this problem both quantitatively and qualitatively, which makes final solution better in accordance with practical demands.