Abstract
From education about instruct location for new suitable distribution center in the north of Thailand. Case study of The mall group co.,Ltd. This research is primarily intended. The calculation and analysis to locate suitable for its new distribution center of Mall Group co.,Ltd. For the purpose that to support future business expansion occurring continuously and can also increase your chances of creating a competitive advantage on the market as well. Moreover, in order to meet the demand, with consumers more effectively and efficiently according to your needs. This research reports a study on the primary and secondary sources are associated. Information from the company and information distribution center, including information in the area that have been designated as the new location. By interview with representatives of partner companies, the Mall group co., Ltd. These studies have brought such data to calculate and analyze in the study. Using the method of quantitative analysis with the study of theory of 2 ways: Center of Gravity theory and theory of Load Distance. Which results from the quantitative analysis method study of method 2 above, studies have been done to calculate and analyze the procedure to specify the location the appropriate distribution center initially number 2 position is, T.mueang Pan ,Mueang Pan, Lampang province and T.Nonghan ,San Sai, Chiang Mai Province. Then further analysis with a qualitative approach is theoretical Factor Rating Method, this method will be considered from 4 major aspects are factors Is the cost-side factors. Factors of logistics. Physical factors and social factors. From the assessment summaries where appropriate which can be identified as a location is T.Nonghan ,San Sai, Chiang Mai Province this location has the highest factor score from qualitative comparisons. In the introduction can be identified. Such a location suitable for location of distribution center of the new company, the mall Group Co., Ltd.