Fourth-Party in Humanitarian Logistics: An Analytic Network
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چکیده
This research study presents a comprehensive model for selection of decisive criteria to develop and integrate a fourth-party logistics concept in humanitarian logistics sector. The model is based on applying an analytic network process for determination of final criteria selection for a fourth-party logistics solution. The analytic network process is used to solve complex multiple qualitative and quantitative decision problems into a single overall score for ranking decision alternatives. Criteria appropriate for the selection of conditions relevant to the humanitarian logistics sector have been identified and will be the base to construct an analytic network process structure. This research enables a decision maker such as a commercial fourth-party logistics service provider to better understand the complex humanitarian logistics environment, enhance humanitarian logistics management and to develop new and accurate logistics solutions that are fit for the humanitarian logistics sector.
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