Resumen

AVILA-SOLER, E. et al. Strategic location for the construction of a graphite trading warehouse in Mexico. J. appl. res. technol [online]. 2023, vol.21, n.1, pp.123-132.  Epub 23-Mayo-2023. ISSN 2448-6736.  https://doi.org/10.22201/icat.24486736e.2023.21.1.2184.

The investigation determined the location to build a graphite commercial warehouse (GCW), derived from the fact that the only place of production of the input is the state of Sonora, the above complicates satisfying the internal and external market of consumers due to the times and the distances. The methodology applied to determine the location for the construction of the warehouse was by means of a macro and micro analysis of location, both contemplate the diagnosis of variables through the methods of critical factors and center of gravity. The results allowed obtaining the order of alternatives for the GCW are Querétaro, followed by San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Tamaulipas, Aguascalientes, and Durango. The conclusion is that the GCW must be built in the location of georeferenced coordinates (20 ° 49´40.32 "N, 100 ° 18´32.38" W) or its equivalent (20.827, -100.308), specifically in the municipality of Marquez for have optimal communication channels and be a strategic point for the distribution of the product.

Palabras llave : Location; graphite; georeferenced; macrolocation; microlocation.