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<p>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.</p>
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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.

Development and Practical Application of Hybrid Decision-Making Model for Selection of Third-Party Logistics Service Providers

Transport and Telecommunication Journal

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In this study a problematic of logistics service provider selection is discussed. Traditional decision-making techniques are functionally limited and must be...

Development and Practical Application of Hybrid Decision-Making Model for Selection of Third-Party Logistics Service Providers

Published Online: Nov 17, 2023

Page range: 443 - 458

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ttj-2023-0035

Keywords
Logistics service providers, 3PL, Multi-attribute decision-making, Decision-making model

© 2023 Aleksandrs Kotlars et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Development and Practical Application of Hybrid Decision-Making Model for Selection of Third-Party Logistics Service Providers

Published Online: Nov 17, 2023

Page range: 443 - 458

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ttj-2023-0035

KeywordsLogistics service providers, 3PL, Multi-attribute decision-making, Decision-making model

© 2023 Aleksandrs Kotlars et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Logistics service providers, 3PL, Multi-attribute decision-making, Decision-making model