Research Article

Determination of Optimal Vehicle Selection of Logistics Companies with AHP-ARAS Hybrid Method

Volume: 5 Number: 2 November 29, 2017
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Determination of Optimal Vehicle Selection of Logistics Companies with AHP-ARAS Hybrid Method

Abstract

One of the serious problems in the logistics sector is the failure to make mistakes that cause economic consequences in the bulk purchases of trucks which are the important elements of road transport. Logistics Businesses can make in place and right decisions by using multi-criteria decision-making methods in the face of similar decision problems. In this study; Logistics, transportation, criteria for purchasing of vehicles and information about the decision analysis methods ARAS (Additive Ratio Assesment) and AHP (Analytic hierarchy Proses) were given. In particular, the applicability and results of the scientific methods are emphasized in the decision of procurement of bulk vehicles by logistics companies. The study's logistic decision problem was analyzed using ARAS and AHP methods together. It can be used in different decision problems of other logistics companies by making a partial change in the alternatives and criteria of the created solution model. The model for the study was applied to the decision problem of purchasing bulk vehicles in a Georgia-based logistics company. Managers of the business as decision makers have been accepted. Criteria and alternatives have been identified by the managers, independently of each other by scoring these elements. As a result of analysis of related decision problem by AHP-ARAS hybrid method; A1 (Volvo) has become the preferred brand for bulk vehicle purchasing by the company in the first place. In addition, the analysis results are shared with the business.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

November 29, 2017

Submission Date

September 22, 2017

Acceptance Date

November 6, 2017

Published in Issue

Year 2017 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Arslan, H. M. (2017). Determination of Optimal Vehicle Selection of Logistics Companies with AHP-ARAS Hybrid Method. Alphanumeric Journal, 5(2), 271-282. https://doi.org/10.17093/alphanumeric.339476

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