scholarly journals Logistic Modeling of the Last Mile: Case Study Santiago, Chile

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Guillermo Urzúa-Morales ◽  
Juan Pedro Sepulveda-Rojas ◽  
Miguel Alfaro ◽  
Guillermo Fuertes ◽  
Rodrigo Ternero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distribution System ◽  
Nearest Neighbor ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Location Selection ◽  
Cross Docking ◽  
Last Mile ◽  
Distribution Process ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
The City

This research proposes a new distribution system of goods in the historical center of the city of Santiago, Chile. For the design of the urban logistic system, the methodology city logistics and last mile are used. This design incorporates to the freight transport flexible solutions that improve the efficiency of the distribution process and trade supply, minimizing the environmental impact of the atmospheric pollution (AP). The proposal was made through the data collection, the characterization of the sector and the diagnosis of the urban logistics processes. The analysis of the factors allowed to evaluate the costs of the AP negative externalities. The causes were used as design criteria for the proposals, with the aim of improving the quality of life of the city users. The physical location selection of the Cross-Docking was made through an optimization model of maximum coverage. The optimization algorithm of the nearest neighbor was proposed for vehicle routing. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was used to generate a ranking of the best non-polluting vehicles to be used in the zone. Finally, the results obtained allowed a 53 ton decrease in carbon dioxide in the square kilometer and reduced 1103 h of interruptions per year in the vehicular congestion of the sector.

scholarly journals Selecting Freight Transportation Modes in Last-Mile Urban Distribution in Pamplona (Spain): An Option for Drone Delivery in Smart Cities

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 4748
Author(s):  
Adrian Serrano-Hernandez ◽  
Aitor Ballano ◽  
Javier Faulin
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Freight Transportation ◽  
City Center ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Freight Logistics ◽  
Transportation Modes ◽  
Last Mile ◽  
Urban Distribution ◽  
The City

Urban distribution in medium-sized cities faces a major challenge, mainly when deliveries are difficult in the city center due to: an increase of e-commerce, weak public transportation system, and the promotion of urban sustainability plans. As a result, private cars, public transportation, and freight transportation compete for the same space. This paper analyses the current state for freight logistics in the city center of Pamplona (Spain) and proposes alternative transportation routes and transportation modes in the last-mile city center distribution according to different criteria evaluated by residents. An analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was developed. A number of alternatives have been assessed considering routes and transportation modes: the shortest route criterion and avoiding some city center area policies are combined with traditional van-based, bike, and aerial (drone) distribution protocols for delivering parcels and bar/restaurant supplies. These alternatives have been evaluated within a multicriteria framework in which economic, environmental, and social objectives are considered at the same time. The point in this multicriteria framework is that the criteria/alternative AHP weights and priorities have been set according to a survey deployed in the city of Pamplona (Navarre, Spain). The survey and AHP results show the preference for the use of drone or bike distribution in city center in order to reduce social and environmental issues.

scholarly journals A COMBINED FUZZY MCDM APPROACH FOR IDENTIFYING THE SUITABLE LANDS FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT: AN EXAMPLE FROM BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN

2014 ◽  
pp. 11-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Dadras ◽  
Helmi Zulhaidi Mohd Shafri ◽  
Noordin Ahmad ◽  
Biswajeet Pradhan ◽  
Sahabeh Safarpour
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Iraq War ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Fuzzy Topsis ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
The Past ◽  
Criteria Weights ◽  
Bandar Abbas ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
The City

This study aims at identifying the suitable lands for urban development in Bandar Abbas city based on its real world use regarding specific criteria and sub-criteria. The city of Bandar Abbas is considered as the most important commercial and economic city of Iran. It is also considered as one of the major cities of Iran which has played a pivotal role in the country's development and progress in recent years especially after the end of Iran-Iraq war owing to its embracing the country's main commercial ports. This process has caused the immigration rate into the city to rise significantly over the past 20 years. Thus, the development of the city is meanwhile considered as a high priority. Bandar Abbas city does not have a rich capacity for growth and development due to its special geographical situation being located in coastal border. Among the limitations placed in the city's development way, natural limitations (heights and sea shore) in the northern and southern parts of the city and structural limitations (military centers) in the east and west sides of the city may be referred. Therefore, identifying the suitable lands for urban development within Bandar Abbas city limits is becoming an essential priority. Therefore, different quantitative and qualitative criteria have been studied in order to select and identify these lands. The structures of qualitative criteria for most parts involve ambiguities and vagueness. This leads us to use Fuzzy logic in this study as a natural method for determining the solutions for problems of Multi-criteria decision making (MCDM). In the current research, a combination of MCDM methods has been presented for analysis. To assignee weights of the criteria Fuzzy AHP (analytic hierarchy process) is used for land selection and Fuzzy TOPSIS (method for order priority by similarity to ideal solution) is utilized to choose the alternative that is the most appropriate through these criteria weights. The sensitivity analysis of the results is included in the research.

scholarly journals Assessing the Contribution of Urban Freight Terminals in Last Mile Operations

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eftihia Nathanail ◽  
Michael Gogas ◽  
Giannis Adamos
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
Multi Criteria Evaluation ◽  
Last Mile ◽  
Multi Stakeholder ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
Freight Terminals

Abstract This paper introduces a multi-stakeholder multi-criteria evaluation framework, which can be used for the assessment of the last mile distribution performance of urban freight terminals. To this end, a comparative analysis is conducted addressing two Greek urban intermodal freight terminals located at the port of Thessaloniki (ThPA) and Kuehne+Nagel (K+N)’s premises. The assessment of the terminals’ performance relies on a tailored multi-criteria Key Performance Indicator (KPI)-based evaluation framework, whereas the selection and significance of the incorporated criteria and KPIs is predetermined by the relevant responsible stakeholders, who imposed their viewpoint through an analytic hierarchy process. Results showed that ThPA was ranked first according to its performance pertaining to the role of an intermodal interchange; still, K+N’s performance index was only 8.5% lower than ThPA’s, while in specific KPIs it seems that it performs in a better way.

Case Retrieval Mechanism of the Intelligent RCM Analysis System

2010 ◽  
Vol 40-41 ◽  
pp. 686-691
Author(s):  
Zhong Hua Cheng ◽  
Lu Chao Wang ◽  
Li Bo Lv
Keyword(s):  
Nearest Neighbor ◽  
Case Based Reasoning ◽  
Case Retrieval ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Retrieval Method ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Reliability Centered Maintenance ◽  
Retrieval Mechanism ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Hierarchy Process

To improve Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) analysis efficiency, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, such as case-based reasoning (CBR) is successfully introduced into RCM analysis process and an intelligent RCM analysis (IRCMA) was studied, and an intelligent RCM analysis system (IRCMAS) was developed. The idea for IRCMAS is based on the fact that the historical records of RCM analysis on similar items can be referenced and used for the current RCM analysis of a new item. Case retrieval is the key part of the IRCMAS, of which mechanism has an importance effect on reasoning efficiency of system. In this paper, the IRCMAS is introduced, retrieval mechanism and process of cases are presented, and nearest neighbor retrieval method based on analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is in detail discussed by an example. Design of case retrieval mechanism lays steady foundation for development and realization of intelligent RCM analysis system.

scholarly journals Agricultural Biogas Plant Location Selection Using MCDA Methods

Proceedings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Natalia Taraszkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Biogas Plant ◽  
Plant Location ◽  
Ideal Solution ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Location Selection ◽  
Order Preference ◽  
Biogas Plants ◽  
Investment Location ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Agricultural biogas plants are an investment that benefits both investors, inhabitants of a given region, as well as the natural environment. Such a project, despite many economic, environmental, and social advantages, is also associated with the emission of unpleasant odors or noise. That is why selecting the location of an agricultural biogas plant is a particularly important task. The investment location was selected using multicriteria decision-making (MCDA or MCDM) methods. Of the three variants, the most favorable in terms of the adopted criteria was selected using both analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) methods.

Evaluation of port emergency logistics systems based on grey analytic hierarchy process

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 4749-4761
Author(s):  
LiGuo Yang ◽  
Chaoling Li ◽  
Lin Lu ◽  
Tai Guo
Keyword(s):  
Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Logistics System ◽  
Marine Transportation ◽  
Logistics Distribution ◽  
Emergency Logistics ◽  
The Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Hierarchy Process

The marine economy has become a growth point for the regional economy. International resource exchange is mainly achieved through marine transportation. Ports play a vital role in marine transportation and also play an important role in some large-scale international rescue activities. When an emergency occurs in the port, the port emergency logistics system has an important impact on the collection and distribution of materials, which can effectively reduce the negative impact and economic loss caused by the emergency. Through in-depth analysis of the emergency logistics system, design the comprehensive evaluation system of the port emergency logistics distribution system, and based on the characteristics of the grey, fuzzy and difficult to quantify the influencing factors of the emergency logistics distribution system, apply the analytic hierarchy process and grey system theory to establish the gray level comprehensive evaluation model of the port emergency logistics distribution system. In this model, the analytic hierarchy process is used to determine the index weight, and then the grey theory is used to comprehensively evaluate the emergency logistics distribution system. Finally, the port is used as a case to verify the practicability and effectiveness of the model.

Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Menentukan Lokasi Rumah Burung Walet (RBW) Menggunakan Metode AHP dan SAW

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-166
Author(s):  
Anjar Pradipta ◽  
Muh. Amin ◽  
Andi Tenri Sumpala ◽  
Muh. Nurtanzis Sutoyo
Keyword(s):  
Site Selection ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Optimal Location ◽  
City Center ◽  
Ahp Method ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
House Construction ◽  
Simple Additive Weighting ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
The City

Swallow's nests are sold as ingredients for soups and raw materials for medicines. Because the price of swiftlet nests is very expensive so many people have started to build a swallow bird house (RBW) by spending a considerable amount of money for swallow bird cultivation. But to build RBW and grow swallow birds requires an exact and optimal location. This study aims to create a system for determining the location of a computerized swallow house construction by implementing the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method and the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method in determining the exact location of swallow bird house construction to reduce the level of loss and error in site selection. The AHP method is used in estimating the value of each parameter that is determined while the SAW method is used in assessing levels. Based on the 6 criteria for swallow bird locations, namely location height, distance from the city center (industry), air temperature, distance from rice fields / plantations, distance from waterways, and distance from other buildings, the decision support system built can be a choice of solutions to facilitate farmers and swallow nest entrepreneurs in determining the exact and optimal location of swallow bird houses.

Site selection for landfill gas extraction plant by fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and fuzzy analytic network process in the city of Najafabad, Iran

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 763-774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Saeed Khademalhoseiny ◽  
Mozhgan Ahmadi Nadoushan ◽  
Hadi Radnezhad
Keyword(s):  
Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Biogas Plant ◽  
Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
The City ◽  
Fuzzy Analytic Network Process ◽  
Selection Of

For the selection of the suitable place for the construction of sanitary landfill and biogas plant in the city of Najaf Abad, this study used fuzzy analytic hierarchy process, fuzzy analytic network process, and geographic information system. In this research, factors such as slope, aspect, geology, land use, biomass, and distance from groundwater, electricity network, protected areas, and roads were used as the most important criteria for site selection of biogas plant. The results of weighting and overlaying the maps of different criteria showed that based on the analytic network process, the best place selected for the establishment of biogas reactor was located in the southwest and based on analytic hierarchy process, the best places are located in the south and southwest of the study area. Suggested places, which are the best for the establishment of biogas plant, are located in barren lands of Najaf Abad. Moreover, according to the result, it is found that 10% and 11% of the study area are highly suitable based on fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and analytic network process methods, respectively. The results showed that the usage of fuzzy analytic hierarchy process, fuzzy analytic network process as multi-criteria decision-making methods in combination with geographic information system are suitable for selecting the best place for landfill and biogas plant.

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