Randomized trial identifies optimal parcel locker locations in Saudi Arabia, suggesting improved delivery efficiency.
E-commerce growth has increased the need for effective last-mile delivery systems. It makes parcel-locker placement an important planning task. This work presents a GIS-based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) method to identify suitable locker sites in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. ArcGIS Pro tools such as Euclidean distance, reclassification, weighted overlay, and raster calculations were applied to combine spatial and socio-economic factors. Key criteria included accessibility, proximity to residential zones, transport networks, and commercial areas. The resulting suitability map highlights optimal locations to improve delivery efficiency and service coverage for urban logistics planners.
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Aman et al. (2026) studied this question.