Abstract
An Integrated Methodology using Linguistic PROMETHEE and Maximum Deviation Method for Third-party Logistics Supplier Selection
Highlights
IntroductionThe degree of the competition among companies becomes more and more intensive
In the global environment, the degree of the competition among companies becomes more and more intensive
The main advantage of outsourcing services is that the third-party logistics (3PLs) allow companies to get into a new business, a new market, or a reverse logistics program without interrupting forward flows; in addition, logistics costs can be greatly reduced[4,5,6]
Summary
The degree of the competition among companies becomes more and more intensive. In order to increase the competitiveness, they outsourced some of their non-core activities to other companies that have made these particular activities into their core competence[2,3]. Logistics services are one of business activities can be outsourced. The main advantage of outsourcing services is that the third-party logistics (3PLs) allow companies to get into a new business, a new market, or a reverse logistics program without interrupting forward flows; in addition, logistics costs can be greatly reduced[4,5,6]. The behavior of thirdparty logistics supplier will indirectly affect the quality of product and influence image of the company. Selecting the suitable third-party logistics supplier is important issue for each company
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