Análise espacial para identificação de local para implantação de um cluster logístico a partir de variáveis geoeconômicas para o Estado de Goiás/Brasil

Abstract

Growth poles are the reference for urban growth in cities, and their classical definition refers to the growth of a region driven by a leading industry. This concept can be used to explain the geographic concentrations of industries, also known as productive agglomerations. An example of these is a logistics cluster, which is a group of companies within the same supply chain that stands out for favoring businesses that require intensive logistics. Thus, the present study aimed to develop a spatial analysis to identify a logistics cluster based on geo-economic variables for the State of Goiás, Brazil. The proposed methodology was based on Weber’s Industrial Location Theory and the Geographic Accessibility Index, implemented in a Geographic Information System (GIS). Using this methodology, the study identified the municipality of Trindade, located in the Metropolitan Region of Goiânia, as the best location for a logistics cluster applied to the tomato production chain.