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http://dx.doi.org/10.5394/KINPR.2013.37.6.727

Strategies for Activating the Gwangyang Region as a Logistics City  

Kim, Myoung-Gyu (Gwangyang Works of POSCO)
Kim, Hyun-Duk (Dept. of Logistics, Sunchon National University)
Park, Doo-Jin (Dept. of International Logistics, Tongmyong University)
Abstract
This primary purpose of this study is to suggest strategies for developing the Gwangyagn region as a logistics city. In order to achieve such purpose, the following methodology is used. First, the literature survey on papers, related-organization's homepage, reports and journals related to Gwangyang Bay and Gwangyang port. Second, an pilot survey and field survey for suggesting SWOT analysis are carried out. Finally, questionnaire survey using a AHP analysis technique is distributed and analyzed. The strategies for developing as a logistics city are suggested as followings. First, ST strategy such as the development of the international hinterland logistics center related to the port logistics function is considered as the most important factor and followed by ST strategy, WT strategy and WO strategy. Second, creation of the revenue-creating logistics business model is to be considered as the most important factor and followed by development of the international hinterland logistics center related to the port logistics function, operation of the logistics center, creating high value-added of free trade area etc. For further research, more concrete and empirical study have to be carried out.
Keywords
Gwangyang region; SWOT analysis; AHP technique; logistics city;
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