Development and Practical Application of Hybrid Decision-Making Model for Selection of Third-Party Logistics Service Providers
Transport and Telecommunication Journal 2023
Aleksandrs Kotļars, Valērijs Skribans

In this study a problematic of logistics service provider selection is discussed. Traditional decision-making techniques are functionally limited and must be adjusted. Modern approach must be based on contemporary tools and information. The aim of this study is to develop a modern, industry-oriented decision-making model for selection of strategic logistics service providers. Main tasks of this study include: to perform critical analysis and comparison of multiple-criteria decision-making methods; to adapt decision-making framework for specific needs of selection of third-party logistics service providers; to collect and analyze industry data related to procurement projects; to develop modern decision-making model for selection of logistics service providers; to perform practical application of developed decision-making model based on collected industry data. The key novelties of this study are developed methodology for collection of industry data for decision-making process, developed hybrid decision-making model for selection of third-party logistics service provider, as well as application of the model. As the result, there is developed decision-making model for selection of 3PL service providers that includes 6 steps.


Keywords
Logistics service providers, 3PL, Multi-attribute decision-making, Decision-making model
DOI
10.2478/ttj-2023-0035
Hyperlink
https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/ttj-2023-0035

Kotļars, A., Skribans, V. Development and Practical Application of Hybrid Decision-Making Model for Selection of Third-Party Logistics Service Providers. Transport and Telecommunication Journal, 2023, Vol. 24, No. 4, pp.443-458. e-ISSN 1407-6179. Available from: doi:10.2478/ttj-2023-0035

Publication language
English (en)
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