NDLI: A multi-criteria decision making approach based on fuzzy theory and fuzzy preference relations for urban distribution centers' location selection under uncertain environments

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Bouhana, A. Chabchoub, H. Abed, M. Fekih, A.
Copyright Year	2013
Description	Author affiliation: MODEOR, Univ. of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia (Bouhana, A.; Chabchoub, H.) \|\| LAMIH, Univ. of Valenciennes & Hainaut-Cambresis, Valenciennes, France (Abed, M.) \|\| Univ. of Louisiana, Lafayette, LA, USA (Fekih, A.)
Abstract	Location selection of Urban Distribution Centers (UDC) is crucial in the design of efficient logistics systems. Indeed, optimum UDC location plays a vital role in saving distribution costs and minimizing traffic congestion arising from freight movement. In this paper, we suggest a Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) approach to solve the Urban Distribution Center location /allocation problem under uncertain environment. The proposed approach involves identification of possible locations with the aim of selecting the smartest location for implementing an UDC. The ratings and the weight of each alternative and criterion are described by linguistic variables which can be expressed in triangular fuzzy numbers. The final evaluation value of each UDC location is also expressed using fuzzy logic theory. After calculating the difference of the final evaluation value between each pair of UDC location, a fuzzy preference relation matrix is constructed to show the degree of preferences of one plant location over another. After that, a smart ranking procedure is anticipated to determine the ranking order of all alternative locations. Finally, a numerical application is presented to illustrate the performance of the proposed approach.
Sponsorship	Tunisair
Starting Page	556
Ending Page	561
File Size	302917
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781479903146
e-ISBN	9781479903139
DOI	10.1109/ICAdLT.2013.6568519
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2013-05-29
Publisher Place	Tunisia
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Decision making Educational institutions Linguistic variable Pragmatics Road transportation Location selection Aggregates Fuzzy theories Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) Cities and towns Urban Distribution Centers (UDC) Logistics Fuzzy preferences
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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