J Shanghai Jiaotong Univ Sci

Journal of shanghai Jiaotong University (Science) ›› 2012, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (1): 98-107.doi: 10.1007/s12204-012-1235-7

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Research on Logistics Network Infrastructures Based on DEA-PCA Approach: Evidence from the Yangtze River Delta Region in China

Research on Logistics Network Infrastructures Based on DEA-PCA Approach: Evidence from the Yangtze River Delta Region in China

JU Chun-hua (琚春华), JIANG Chang-bing (蒋长兵), CHEN Ming-yao (陈明瑶)   

  1. (a. School of Business Administration; b. School of Computer Science and Information Engineering; c. Contemporary Business and Trade Research Center; d. School of Foreign Languages, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China)
  2. (a. School of Business Administration; b. School of Computer Science and Information Engineering; c. Contemporary Business and Trade Research Center; d. School of Foreign Languages, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China)
  • Received:2009-07-27 Online:2012-02-29 Published:2012-03-21
  • Contact: JIANG Chang-bing (蒋长兵), E-mail:johncabin@ zjgsu.edu.cn

Abstract: Abstract: Compared with the extensive research on logistics network infrastructures (LNIs) in the developed world, empirical research is still scarce in China. In this paper the theory of LNIs is firstly overviewed. Then a new evaluation index system for LNIs is set up which contains factors that reflect the economic development level, transportation accessibility and turnover volume of freight traffic. An empirical study is carried out by using data envelopment analysis (DEA) and principal component analysis (PCA) approach to classify LNIs into 4 clusters for 25 cities in the Yangtze River Delta Region of China. According to the characteristics of the 4 clusters, suggestions are proposed for improving their LNIs. Finally, after comparing different LNIs of 25 cities in the Yangtze River Delta Region of China, this paper proposes that different LNIs including hub, central distribution center or cross docking center, regional distribution center or distribution center should be built reasonably in order to meet the customer's requirement in the four different cluster cities.

Key words: logistics network infrastructures (LNIs)| performance| data envelopment analysis (DEA)| principal component analysis (PCA)

摘要： Abstract: Compared with the extensive research on logistics network infrastructures (LNIs) in the developed world, empirical research is still scarce in China. In this paper the theory of LNIs is firstly overviewed. Then a new evaluation index system for LNIs is set up which contains factors that reflect the economic development level, transportation accessibility and turnover volume of freight traffic. An empirical study is carried out by using data envelopment analysis (DEA) and principal component analysis (PCA) approach to classify LNIs into 4 clusters for 25 cities in the Yangtze River Delta Region of China. According to the characteristics of the 4 clusters, suggestions are proposed for improving their LNIs. Finally, after comparing different LNIs of 25 cities in the Yangtze River Delta Region of China, this paper proposes that different LNIs including hub, central distribution center or cross docking center, regional distribution center or distribution center should be built reasonably in order to meet the customer's requirement in the four different cluster cities.

关键词: logistics network infrastructures (LNIs)| performance| data envelopment analysis (DEA)| principal component analysis (PCA)

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