Application of Multiple Utility Functions in Locating the Establishment of Date Conversion Industries in Sistan and Baluchestan Province

Dates conversion industries are important processes in the palm production sector, which can use the surplus technology to add value to the production of this sector increase the economic development of the region, and increase the income of palm trees. Sistan and Baluchestan are second in terms of the level of cultivation in the country, but in terms of the development of the conversion and complementary industries, they are not in a good position and can not use the added value of their products, so the development of this industry is necessary and to prevent the waste of locating resources suitable for these industries is very important. the purpose of this research is to apply the multiple utility function in locating the establishment of the date-switching industries of Sistan and Baluchestan provinces.  The data used was collected through the completion of the questionnaire by elites and experts in the agricultural sector, especially dates in the province. In the present study, ۱۸ criteria and ۹ cities were examined and their prioritization was based on experts' opinion. In this study, Multi Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) was used to rank potential locations of the data processing industries. And cities based on access to palm trees, cultivated surface, access to infrastructure, and ... In a better position, it was considered the most desirable place, and eventually, the city of Iranshahr was selected as the best place for the establishment of date conversion industries in the province.

کلیدواژه ها:

Location ، conversion industries ، Dates ، Sistan and Balochestan