AHP Method for Selecting Third Party Logistics Provider: Application in Emergency Department
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-The selection of third party logistics (TPL) providers is an important issue for enterprises to outsource their logistics business. In this paper we propose a comprehensive evaluation model for TPL suppliers based on AHP method. Furthermore, we Base on the evaluation index system including logistics cost, the logistics operation efficiency and the basic qualities of service. The efficiency and application of the proposed approach has been illustrated with a case study in Emergency Department of Sfax hospital.
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