International Journal of Business and Social Science, cilt.5, sa.9, ss.276-289, 2014 (Hakemli Dergi)
The aim of this study is determining the appropriate facility location through one of the multiple-criteria decision
making methods addressing the selection of location in Western Black Sea. In parallel with this aim, firstly the
regional commercial analysis was performed and then detailed facility location analysis was carried out by
selecting the appropriate region. This analysis was realized via ELECTRE method. After determining 11 logistics
factors that affect the facility location, these were ranked and transformed with ELECTRE method. In
consequence of this analysis that was carried out through this method, the optimal facility location was
determined as Caycuma county of Zonguldak city among six alternative regions