A Qualitative-Quantitative Fuzzy Evaluation Model for Selecting an International Ocean Freight Logistics Provider

IF 0.7 4区工程技术 Q4 ENGINEERING, MARINE

International Journal of Maritime Engineering Pub Date : 2022-04-07 DOI:10.5750/ijme.v163ia4.745

J. Ding, Chu-Ting Hsu, Ming-Tao Chou, Yao Lin Ong

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Abstract

To ensure the best possible integrated logistics service performance, how to select an international ocean freight logistics provider (IOFLP) suitable for shippers is an important issue. The main purpose of this paper is to construct a qualitative-quantitative fuzzy multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) evaluation model to empirically select an optimal IOFLP. After reviewing the literature and gathering experts' opinions, 23 criteria in five assessment aspects suitable for the selection of an IOFLP were obtained. The study then constructed a fuzzy MCDM selection model based on quantitative-qualitative criteria, and conducted a questionnaire survey of import/export shippers in Taiwan in order to interpret the operating processes of the proposed model. The empirical results indicated that company P was the IOFLP considered optimal by the shippers in Taiwan. Moreover, the proposed qualitative-quantitative fuzzy MCDM method and research methodology in this study can be employed as a practical tool for business applications in the future.

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国际海运物流供应商选择的定性-定量模糊评价模型

为了保证最佳的综合物流服务绩效，如何选择适合托运人的国际海运物流供应商(IOFLP)是一个重要问题。本文的主要目的是构建定性-定量模糊多准则决策(MCDM)评价模型，以经验选择最优的IOFLP。在查阅文献和收集专家意见的基础上，得出了适用于IOFLP选择的5个评估方面的23个标准。本研究依定性与定量标准建构模糊MCDM选择模型，并以台湾进出口托运人为调查对象进行问卷调查，以解释模型的运作过程。实证结果显示，P公司是台湾托运人认为最优的IOFLP。此外，本研究提出的定性定量模糊MCDM方法和研究方法，可作为未来商业应用的实用工具。

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International Journal of Maritime Engineering ENGINEERING, MARINE-

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期刊介绍： The International Journal of Maritime Engineering (IJME) provides a forum for the reporting and discussion on technical and scientific issues associated with the design and construction of commercial marine vessels . Contributions in the form of papers and notes, together with discussion on published papers are welcomed.