This document discusses methods for selecting third-party logistics (TPL) providers using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). It begins by outlining various criteria that have been used to evaluate TPL providers, such as cost, quality of service, and operational efficiency. It then reviews common methods that have been used, including AHP, fuzzy AHP, and fuzzy linear assignment. The document applies the AHP method to a case study of selecting a TPL provider for laboratory services for an emergency department in a Tunisian hospital. It establishes a hierarchy of criteria and uses pairwise comparisons to calculate weights for the criteria and rank potential TPL provider alternatives.
MCDM Techniques for the Selection of Material Handling Equipment in the Autom...IJMER
Abstract: Material Handling Equipments are utilized in different shops of an automobile industry.
For culling congruous Material Handling Equipment, it is felt that some Multi Criteria Decision
Making Methods must be used due to their ability of converting an intricate quandary to a paired
comparison. These methods are predicated on some relative Criteria and Sub-criteria. Certain
methods such as; Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP), and
Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) Method have to be utilized
for solving the quandary of Material Handling Equipment cull in different shops of automobile
industry. For solving these quandaries, some criteria (Material, Move, and Method) are culled.
The main conclusions drawn from this study are that, Method criteria is more consequential for
culling Material Handling Equipment, and Conveyor System is more efficient and precise Equipment
for Handling the Material in shop floor of any automobile industry. The focus of this research is in
the area of Cull of Material Handling Equipment in automobile industry. Cull of congruous Material
Handling Equipment is very paramount for reducing manufacturing cycle time, and cost of
manufacturing.
A MODEL FOR PRICING USED PRODUCTS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS IN REVERSE LOGISTICSijmvsc
A unique specification in remanufacturing is the uncertainty of returned flows. This makes the coordination
between supply and demand difficult for the firm. As a result, remanufacturers typically use pricing tools to
control the return flow of used products.
In this study, a model is presented for optimal quantity and price of used products and the price of used
products with replacement parts after collection and consolidation based on their quality levels. This model
was developed from the perspective of the remanufacturer and the consolidation center. When the
consolidation center receives the remanufacturer's demand, the consolidation center and the
remanufacturer use the proposed model for evaluating the optimal quantity and the acquisition price of
used products as well as the price provided by the remanufacturer to the consolidation center so that they
both reach maximum profit. The supply of used products is random. The presented model is an integer
nonlinear programming (INLP) model. Consequently, due to the complexity of the problem, The SA and GA
metaheuristic methods are used to solve the model
OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS OF A LOGISTIC PROCESS IN THE PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND P...Fredjoger Mendes
The objective of this article was to demonstrate the research and use of an operations analysis model unique to logistic activities that could integrate the use of three tools to identify and analyze problems in a process and to prove the interdependence of losses and gains between the various factors that make up an activity. In this proposal the
research of context, concepts, application and evaluations on the models chosen for the integration was made. After designing the integrated model, it was tested in a real case
of application and the results of the analysis were obtained, taking care to contextualize all the technical, social and cultural aspects involved in the process. In the end, the conclusion
exposed the positive and negative aspects of the logistic process evaluated and demonstrated the effectiveness of the integration of tools, identifying opportunities for improvement with the prioritization and indication of a tool for the solution of the deviations.
Automation of Material Handling: Design & Analysis of Bucket System on an Inc...IJRES Journal
Material handling systems are widely used in the industry for transportation of raw material, finished
product, storage and retrieval of materials. The increase cost of labor and manual work or operation is now
replaced by semiautomatic or automatic system. These low cost systems are not only cost efficient but also
enhance productivity & address the issues related to labor problem. Material handling equipment is designed
such that they make simple, economical, fast and safe loading and unloading with less human intervention. The
research work is related to develop an automated material Handling system MHS in the chemical Industry
where the bulk material transportation is done manually. The successful completion of this research work has
generated design and analysis of an automated bucket on inclined rail system for the chemical industry, which is
quick, efficient and safety to labor.
MCDM Techniques for the Selection of Material Handling Equipment in the Autom...IJMER
Abstract: Material Handling Equipments are utilized in different shops of an automobile industry.
For culling congruous Material Handling Equipment, it is felt that some Multi Criteria Decision
Making Methods must be used due to their ability of converting an intricate quandary to a paired
comparison. These methods are predicated on some relative Criteria and Sub-criteria. Certain
methods such as; Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP), and
Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) Method have to be utilized
for solving the quandary of Material Handling Equipment cull in different shops of automobile
industry. For solving these quandaries, some criteria (Material, Move, and Method) are culled.
The main conclusions drawn from this study are that, Method criteria is more consequential for
culling Material Handling Equipment, and Conveyor System is more efficient and precise Equipment
for Handling the Material in shop floor of any automobile industry. The focus of this research is in
the area of Cull of Material Handling Equipment in automobile industry. Cull of congruous Material
Handling Equipment is very paramount for reducing manufacturing cycle time, and cost of
manufacturing.
A MODEL FOR PRICING USED PRODUCTS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS IN REVERSE LOGISTICSijmvsc
A unique specification in remanufacturing is the uncertainty of returned flows. This makes the coordination
between supply and demand difficult for the firm. As a result, remanufacturers typically use pricing tools to
control the return flow of used products.
In this study, a model is presented for optimal quantity and price of used products and the price of used
products with replacement parts after collection and consolidation based on their quality levels. This model
was developed from the perspective of the remanufacturer and the consolidation center. When the
consolidation center receives the remanufacturer's demand, the consolidation center and the
remanufacturer use the proposed model for evaluating the optimal quantity and the acquisition price of
used products as well as the price provided by the remanufacturer to the consolidation center so that they
both reach maximum profit. The supply of used products is random. The presented model is an integer
nonlinear programming (INLP) model. Consequently, due to the complexity of the problem, The SA and GA
metaheuristic methods are used to solve the model
OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS OF A LOGISTIC PROCESS IN THE PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND P...Fredjoger Mendes
The objective of this article was to demonstrate the research and use of an operations analysis model unique to logistic activities that could integrate the use of three tools to identify and analyze problems in a process and to prove the interdependence of losses and gains between the various factors that make up an activity. In this proposal the
research of context, concepts, application and evaluations on the models chosen for the integration was made. After designing the integrated model, it was tested in a real case
of application and the results of the analysis were obtained, taking care to contextualize all the technical, social and cultural aspects involved in the process. In the end, the conclusion
exposed the positive and negative aspects of the logistic process evaluated and demonstrated the effectiveness of the integration of tools, identifying opportunities for improvement with the prioritization and indication of a tool for the solution of the deviations.
Automation of Material Handling: Design & Analysis of Bucket System on an Inc...IJRES Journal
Material handling systems are widely used in the industry for transportation of raw material, finished
product, storage and retrieval of materials. The increase cost of labor and manual work or operation is now
replaced by semiautomatic or automatic system. These low cost systems are not only cost efficient but also
enhance productivity & address the issues related to labor problem. Material handling equipment is designed
such that they make simple, economical, fast and safe loading and unloading with less human intervention. The
research work is related to develop an automated material Handling system MHS in the chemical Industry
where the bulk material transportation is done manually. The successful completion of this research work has
generated design and analysis of an automated bucket on inclined rail system for the chemical industry, which is
quick, efficient and safety to labor.
Market Research Report : Project logistics market in india 2014 - SampleNetscribes, Inc.
For the complete report, get in touch with us at: info@netscribes.com
Abstract :
Netscribes’ latest market research report titled Project Logistics Market in India 2014 highlights the competitive market scenario of the Indian project logistics market and its growth prospects in the ensuing years. The demand for project logistics in India is experiencing rising demand due to various driving factors which, in turn, have been instrumental in providing immense opportunities to companies to grow and operate in the market lucratively. The report provides a snapshot of the market overview of the project logistics market in India. It also highlights the various project logistics management solutions. The report also gives an insight into issues hampering project logistics, market trends and technology trends in India. Moreover, financial stability, insurance coverage and experience in handling big projects are the key success factors for companies operating in this sector.
There are certain factors that have predominantly worked towards Indian project logistics market to grow in recent years. These include increase in warehousing facilities, rise in infrastructural projects and growth in energy sector. These factors are contributing towards the rapid growth of the industry. Adoption of information technology in logistics sector particularly project logistics is scaling up efficiency in business operations. For the project logistics, various governmental policies and schemes are being implemented. These initiatives are aimed at improving the status of the industry to support future demand.
Table of Contents :
Slide 1: Executive Summary
Macroeconomic Indicators
Slide 2: GDP at Factor Cost: Quarterly (2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14), Inflation Rate: Monthly (Jun 2013 – Nov 2013)
Slide 3: Gross Fiscal Deficit: Monthly (Feb 2013 – Jul 2013), Exchange Rate: Half Yearly (Oct 2013 – March 2014)
Slide 4: Lending Rate: Annual (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12), Trade Balance: Annual (2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14), FDI: Annual (2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13)
Introduction
Slide 5-6: Logistics Sector – Introduction
Market Overview
Slide 7-8: Project Logistics – Indian Market Overview
GST Implementation
Slide 9-10: Shift to Goods Service Tax (GST) Regime, GST Implementation Impact on Project Logistics
Project Logistics Management Solution
Slide 11-14: Key Requirements for Successful Project Logistics Management, Project Management System
Key Success Factors
Slide 15: Success Factors
Issues Hampering Project Logistics
Slide 16 -17: Issues Hampering Project Logistics
Drivers & Challenges
Slide 18: Drivers and Challenges – Summary
Slide 19-25: Drivers
Slide 26-29: Challenges
Market Trends
Slide 30: Key Market Trends
Technology Trends
Slide 31: Key Technology Trends – Summary
Slide 32-36: Major Technology Trends in the Market
Competitive Landscape
Slide 37: Porter’s Five Forces
A STUDY ON CUSTOMER’S SATISFACTION MARKS CARGO PRIVATE LIMITED - 2Yogesh Santhan
This study entitled “A STUDY ON CUSTOMER’S SATISFACTION AT MARKS CARGO PRIVATE LIMITED, PONDICHERRY” is based on the services provided such as experience and opinion of the customers. By using their feedback it enables to determine the effectiveness.
This project explains ways in which customers feedback to implement the changes in the process can be used in long run. The primary data was collected from 54 customers from various industry sectors. The collected data were analyzed and it’s found that majority of them were aware and satisfied with the current services and have participated also. They suggest that certain aspects of the services and its process could be redefined and they should be updated based on the feedback of the customers towards it.
The study not only projects the current status of organization service process but also serves as a stepping stone to remedial measure for MARKS CARGO PRIVATE LIMITED.
Sustainable supplier selection: the effect of logistical collaboration on log...IJERA Editor
This research assesses the effect of buyer-supplier collaboration on logistical performance by considering sustainable criteria. The paper presents the results of a survey with 124 respondents of the Brazilian organizations to understand the relationship among Third-Party Logistical (3PL), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry and Carriers. The results disclose that elements of logistical collaboration (interpersonal, tactical and strategic) exert positive influence in logistical performance (reliability, transport and risk). The interpersonal and strategic collaboration indices positively influence the reliability, which performs the highest-level performance index.
Study of outbound logistics in Singapore shipping industrySoham Pablo
A study of the processes followed in a typical outbound process in the shipping industry, with the emphasis being on Singapore. ERP implementation opportunity.
Market Research Report : Project logistics market in india 2014 - SampleNetscribes, Inc.
For the complete report, get in touch with us at: info@netscribes.com
Abstract :
Netscribes’ latest market research report titled Project Logistics Market in India 2014 highlights the competitive market scenario of the Indian project logistics market and its growth prospects in the ensuing years. The demand for project logistics in India is experiencing rising demand due to various driving factors which, in turn, have been instrumental in providing immense opportunities to companies to grow and operate in the market lucratively. The report provides a snapshot of the market overview of the project logistics market in India. It also highlights the various project logistics management solutions. The report also gives an insight into issues hampering project logistics, market trends and technology trends in India. Moreover, financial stability, insurance coverage and experience in handling big projects are the key success factors for companies operating in this sector.
There are certain factors that have predominantly worked towards Indian project logistics market to grow in recent years. These include increase in warehousing facilities, rise in infrastructural projects and growth in energy sector. These factors are contributing towards the rapid growth of the industry. Adoption of information technology in logistics sector particularly project logistics is scaling up efficiency in business operations. For the project logistics, various governmental policies and schemes are being implemented. These initiatives are aimed at improving the status of the industry to support future demand.
Table of Contents :
Slide 1: Executive Summary
Macroeconomic Indicators
Slide 2: GDP at Factor Cost: Quarterly (2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14), Inflation Rate: Monthly (Jun 2013 – Nov 2013)
Slide 3: Gross Fiscal Deficit: Monthly (Feb 2013 – Jul 2013), Exchange Rate: Half Yearly (Oct 2013 – March 2014)
Slide 4: Lending Rate: Annual (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12), Trade Balance: Annual (2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14), FDI: Annual (2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13)
Introduction
Slide 5-6: Logistics Sector – Introduction
Market Overview
Slide 7-8: Project Logistics – Indian Market Overview
GST Implementation
Slide 9-10: Shift to Goods Service Tax (GST) Regime, GST Implementation Impact on Project Logistics
Project Logistics Management Solution
Slide 11-14: Key Requirements for Successful Project Logistics Management, Project Management System
Key Success Factors
Slide 15: Success Factors
Issues Hampering Project Logistics
Slide 16 -17: Issues Hampering Project Logistics
Drivers & Challenges
Slide 18: Drivers and Challenges – Summary
Slide 19-25: Drivers
Slide 26-29: Challenges
Market Trends
Slide 30: Key Market Trends
Technology Trends
Slide 31: Key Technology Trends – Summary
Slide 32-36: Major Technology Trends in the Market
Competitive Landscape
Slide 37: Porter’s Five Forces
A STUDY ON CUSTOMER’S SATISFACTION MARKS CARGO PRIVATE LIMITED - 2Yogesh Santhan
This study entitled “A STUDY ON CUSTOMER’S SATISFACTION AT MARKS CARGO PRIVATE LIMITED, PONDICHERRY” is based on the services provided such as experience and opinion of the customers. By using their feedback it enables to determine the effectiveness.
This project explains ways in which customers feedback to implement the changes in the process can be used in long run. The primary data was collected from 54 customers from various industry sectors. The collected data were analyzed and it’s found that majority of them were aware and satisfied with the current services and have participated also. They suggest that certain aspects of the services and its process could be redefined and they should be updated based on the feedback of the customers towards it.
The study not only projects the current status of organization service process but also serves as a stepping stone to remedial measure for MARKS CARGO PRIVATE LIMITED.
Sustainable supplier selection: the effect of logistical collaboration on log...IJERA Editor
This research assesses the effect of buyer-supplier collaboration on logistical performance by considering sustainable criteria. The paper presents the results of a survey with 124 respondents of the Brazilian organizations to understand the relationship among Third-Party Logistical (3PL), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry and Carriers. The results disclose that elements of logistical collaboration (interpersonal, tactical and strategic) exert positive influence in logistical performance (reliability, transport and risk). The interpersonal and strategic collaboration indices positively influence the reliability, which performs the highest-level performance index.
Study of outbound logistics in Singapore shipping industrySoham Pablo
A study of the processes followed in a typical outbound process in the shipping industry, with the emphasis being on Singapore. ERP implementation opportunity.
Plant location selection by using MCDM methodsIJERA Editor
Plant location selection has a critical impact on the performance of manufacturing companies. The cost associated with acquiring the land and facility construction makes the location selection a long-term investment decision. The preeminent location is that which results in higher economic benefits through increased productivity and good distribution network. Both potential qualitative and quantitative criteria’s are to be considered for selecting the proper plant location from a given set of alternatives. Consequently, from the literature survey, it is found that the Multi criteria decision-making (MCDM) is found to be an effective approach to solve the location selection problems. In the present research, an integrated decision-making methodology is designed which employs the two well-known decision making techniques, namely Analytical hierarchy process (AHP), and Preference ranking organization method for enrichment evaluations (PROMETHEE-II) in order to make the best use of information available, either implicitly or explicitly. It is analyze the structure for the solution of plant location problems and to obtain weights of the selected criteria’s. PROMETHEE-II is employed to solve decision-making problems with multiple conflicting criteria and alternatives.
With the continuous development and application of modern logistics technology, logistics cost has become one of the important factors of enterprise competition. For the special field of cold chain logistics distribution, cost control is particularly critical. By studying the control method of cold chain distribution cost, this paper introduces how to reasonably optimize the distribution cost while effectively controlling the distribution cost so as to improve the competitiveness of enterprises. This paper sorts out the relevant theoretical overview and conceptual analysis and analyses the current situation of cold chain distribution cost control in logistics companies. Then, the existing logistics cost control system is evaluated, and the hierarchical analysis method and model comprehensive evaluation method are used to analyse the current control system score and problems that require additional attention and find the cause of the problem. Finally, rectification suggestions are put forward to improve distribution costs to enhance the competitive strength of enterprises.
MCDM Techniques for the Selection of Material Handling Equipment in the Autom...IJMER
Material Handling Equipments are utilized in different shops of an automobile industry.
For culling congruous Material Handling Equipment, it is felt that some Multi Criteria Decision
Making Methods must be used due to their ability of converting an intricate quandary to a paired
comparison. These methods are predicated on some relative Criteria and Sub-criteria. Certain
methods such as; Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP), and
Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) Method have to be utilized
for solving the quandary of Material Handling Equipment cull in different shops of automobile
industry. For solving these quandaries, some criteria (Material, Move, and Method) are culled.
The main conclusions drawn from this study are that, Method criteria is more consequential for
culling Material Handling Equipment, and Conveyor System is more efficient and precise Equipment
for Handling the Material in shop floor of any automobile industry. The focus of this research is in
the area of Cull of Material Handling Equipment in automobile industry. Cull of congruous Material
Handling Equipment is very paramount for reducing manufacturing cycle time, and cost of
manufacturing
A NALYSIS O F S UPPLIER’S P ERFORMANCE T HROUGH F PIR /F NIR A ND M EM...csandit
In today’s highly competitive business environment,
evaluation of suppliers is the prime function
of the purchasing department of the organization. I
t is due to the fact that high percentage of the
material cost for manufacturing of a product is inv
olved. Identification of decision criteria and
methods for supplier evaluation are appearing to be
the important research area in the
literature. In this paper, hybrid methodology of Fu
zzy positive Ideal rating /Fuzzy Negative
Ideal rating and Membership Degree Transformation-
M (1, 2, 3) is proposed for evaluation of
supplier’s performance. A wide literature review is
made and six selection criteria namely:
Cost, Quality, Service, Business performance, Techn
ical Capability and Delivery performance
are considered for evaluation. A detailed applicati
on of the proposed methodology is illustrated.
The proposed methodology is useful not only to judg
e the overall performance of the supplier
but also to know which criteria/sub-criteria need t
o be improved
CONTAINER TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS USING AHP MODEL IN SELECTING REGIONAL TRANSHIPM...IAEME Publication
Shipping is a major link between the global economy and international trade. More than 90% of world merchandise trade is carried by sea and over 60% of that volume is containerized. The increasing number of container shipments causes higher demands on the seaport container terminals, container logistics and management as well as on technical equipment. In the Asian region, the existence of ports such as Singapore and trade evolving from developing countries makes it one of the busiest container sea routes in the world. The average vessel size registered in 2008 was approx 3400 TEU’s as against 2500 TEU’s in 2001.
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
In recent years, management and, consequently, supply chain performance measurement, has attracted the attention of a large number of managers and researchers in the field of production and operations management. In parallel with the evolution of organizations from a single approach to a network and supply chain approach, performance measurement systems have also changed and moved towards network and supply chain performance measurement. Therefore, in order to face the storm of great change and transformation and not give in to the wave of competitive aggression, organizations have long had one thing in common, and that is to focus approaches and focus efforts towards achieving results. Results that lead to a competitive advantage and are more effective and decisive in the performance indicators of the organization, including earning more. In this study, in order to identify and prioritize the factors affecting the supply chain in manufacturing companies, using indicators such as cost, timely delivery and procurement time to evaluate the supply chain efficiency is considered. And performance evaluation was performed at the manufacturer level. Therefore, in order to evaluate the performance of the supply chain using the AHP integration approach and the DEA method approach in the fuzzy environment, the suppliers and suppliers of the manufacturing company were evaluated and ranked in terms of performance.
A transportation scheduling management system using decision tree and iterate...IJECEIAES
This paper aimed to develop a delivery truck scheduling management system using a decision tree to support decision-making in selecting a delivery truck. First-in-first-out (FIFO) and decision tree techniques were applied to prioritize loading doors for delivery trucks with the use of iterated local search (ILS) in recommending the route for the transport of goods. Besides, an arrangement of loading doors can be assigned to the door that meets the specified conditions. The experimental results showed that the system was able to assign the job to a delivery truck under the specified conditions that were close to the actual operation at a similarity of 0.80. In addition, the application of ILS suggested the route of the food delivery truck in planning the most effective transportation route with the best total distance.
Please go through the Review Article and submit a summary of.pdfkitty811
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a. Focal points discussed regarding SCM.
b. Important issues and challenges concerning supply chain management.
c. Important conclusion drawn for improving overall supply chain performance.
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Abstract India is becoming a global manufacturing hub. Increasing demand in domestic and
international markets is opening a new world of opportunities for the Indian Industry. Increasing
competition, due to globalization is making inevitable for the Indian industries to provide cost
effective quality output with stringent delivery schedules. Issues in supply of inferior quality,
delayed supply, unwarranted cost escalation, etc. would adversely impact the credibility and
business potential of the Indian industry. Amongst many difficulties faced by Indian manufacturers,
supply chain disruption management is a major issue, which can result in large tangible and non-
tangible losses. In current study lot of research has been done to understand what the Supply
Chain Management is and how it is affecting organizations, what are different challenges and it
can be proved as a tool for improving overall performance in today's global competitive
environment. Keywords: Supply chain management. 1. Introduction his suppliers and through his
suppliers' suppliers and so on back. By having the program driven by the customer, it is In the
current competitive scenario supply chain hoped that inventories, caused by uncertainties and
slow management assumes a significant importance and calls response, will be significantly
eliminated. While there are for serious research attention, as companies are challenged sales
incentives to major suppliers with the carrot of with finding ways to meet ever-rising customer
category management or similar programs, the success of expectations at a manageable cost. To
do so, businesses supply chain management rests with logistics. must search out which parts of
their supply-chain process are not competitive, understand which customer needs are Functional
areas of Logistics: not being met, establish improvement goals, and rapidly 1. Network Design
implementnecessaryimprovements.2.InformationTechnology The term 'supply chain management'
has not only 3. Transportation been used to explain the logistics activities and the 4. Inventory and
Storage planning and control of materials and information flows 5. Warehousing internally within a
company or externally between 6. Materials Handling, Loading and unloading companies
(Christopher 1992, Cooper et al.,1997 and 7. Packaging and Re-packaging Fisher, 1997).
Researchers have also used it to describe strategic, inter organizational issues (Cox, 1997,
Harland It should be noted that supply chain management has both et al., 1999), to discuss an
alternative organizational form "hard" (i.e., technical) and "soft" (i.e., people) aspects, to vertical
integration (Thorelli ,1986 H.
Comparing Evolved Extractive Text Summary Scores of Bidirectional Encoder Rep...University of Maribor
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What is greenhouse gasses and how many gasses are there to affect the Earth.moosaasad1975
What are greenhouse gasses how they affect the earth and its environment what is the future of the environment and earth how the weather and the climate effects.
Introduction:
RNA interference (RNAi) or Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS) is an important biological process for modulating eukaryotic gene expression.
It is highly conserved process of posttranscriptional gene silencing by which double stranded RNA (dsRNA) causes sequence-specific degradation of mRNA sequences.
dsRNA-induced gene silencing (RNAi) is reported in a wide range of eukaryotes ranging from worms, insects, mammals and plants.
This process mediates resistance to both endogenous parasitic and exogenous pathogenic nucleic acids, and regulates the expression of protein-coding genes.
What are small ncRNAs?
micro RNA (miRNA)
short interfering RNA (siRNA)
Properties of small non-coding RNA:
Involved in silencing mRNA transcripts.
Called “small” because they are usually only about 21-24 nucleotides long.
Synthesized by first cutting up longer precursor sequences (like the 61nt one that Lee discovered).
Silence an mRNA by base pairing with some sequence on the mRNA.
Discovery of siRNA?
The first small RNA:
In 1993 Rosalind Lee (Victor Ambros lab) was studying a non- coding gene in C. elegans, lin-4, that was involved in silencing of another gene, lin-14, at the appropriate time in the
development of the worm C. elegans.
Two small transcripts of lin-4 (22nt and 61nt) were found to be complementary to a sequence in the 3' UTR of lin-14.
Because lin-4 encoded no protein, she deduced that it must be these transcripts that are causing the silencing by RNA-RNA interactions.
Types of RNAi ( non coding RNA)
MiRNA
Length (23-25 nt)
Trans acting
Binds with target MRNA in mismatch
Translation inhibition
Si RNA
Length 21 nt.
Cis acting
Bind with target Mrna in perfect complementary sequence
Piwi-RNA
Length ; 25 to 36 nt.
Expressed in Germ Cells
Regulates trnasposomes activity
MECHANISM OF RNAI:
First the double-stranded RNA teams up with a protein complex named Dicer, which cuts the long RNA into short pieces.
Then another protein complex called RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) discards one of the two RNA strands.
The RISC-docked, single-stranded RNA then pairs with the homologous mRNA and destroys it.
THE RISC COMPLEX:
RISC is large(>500kD) RNA multi- protein Binding complex which triggers MRNA degradation in response to MRNA
Unwinding of double stranded Si RNA by ATP independent Helicase
Active component of RISC is Ago proteins( ENDONUCLEASE) which cleave target MRNA.
DICER: endonuclease (RNase Family III)
Argonaute: Central Component of the RNA-Induced Silencing Complex (RISC)
One strand of the dsRNA produced by Dicer is retained in the RISC complex in association with Argonaute
ARGONAUTE PROTEIN :
1.PAZ(PIWI/Argonaute/ Zwille)- Recognition of target MRNA
2.PIWI (p-element induced wimpy Testis)- breaks Phosphodiester bond of mRNA.)RNAse H activity.
MiRNA:
The Double-stranded RNAs are naturally produced in eukaryotic cells during development, and they have a key role in regulating gene expression .
(May 29th, 2024) Advancements in Intravital Microscopy- Insights for Preclini...Scintica Instrumentation
Intravital microscopy (IVM) is a powerful tool utilized to study cellular behavior over time and space in vivo. Much of our understanding of cell biology has been accomplished using various in vitro and ex vivo methods; however, these studies do not necessarily reflect the natural dynamics of biological processes. Unlike traditional cell culture or fixed tissue imaging, IVM allows for the ultra-fast high-resolution imaging of cellular processes over time and space and were studied in its natural environment. Real-time visualization of biological processes in the context of an intact organism helps maintain physiological relevance and provide insights into the progression of disease, response to treatments or developmental processes.
In this webinar we give an overview of advanced applications of the IVM system in preclinical research. IVIM technology is a provider of all-in-one intravital microscopy systems and solutions optimized for in vivo imaging of live animal models at sub-micron resolution. The system’s unique features and user-friendly software enables researchers to probe fast dynamic biological processes such as immune cell tracking, cell-cell interaction as well as vascularization and tumor metastasis with exceptional detail. This webinar will also give an overview of IVM being utilized in drug development, offering a view into the intricate interaction between drugs/nanoparticles and tissues in vivo and allows for the evaluation of therapeutic intervention in a variety of tissues and organs. This interdisciplinary collaboration continues to drive the advancements of novel therapeutic strategies.
A brief information about the SCOP protein database used in bioinformatics.
The Structural Classification of Proteins (SCOP) database is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for the structural and evolutionary relationships of proteins. It provides a detailed and curated classification of protein structures, grouping them into families, superfamilies, and folds based on their structural and sequence similarities.
Nutraceutical market, scope and growth: Herbal drug technologyLokesh Patil
As consumer awareness of health and wellness rises, the nutraceutical market—which includes goods like functional meals, drinks, and dietary supplements that provide health advantages beyond basic nutrition—is growing significantly. As healthcare expenses rise, the population ages, and people want natural and preventative health solutions more and more, this industry is increasing quickly. Further driving market expansion are product formulation innovations and the use of cutting-edge technology for customized nutrition. With its worldwide reach, the nutraceutical industry is expected to keep growing and provide significant chances for research and investment in a number of categories, including vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and herbal supplements.
Multi-source connectivity as the driver of solar wind variability in the heli...Sérgio Sacani
The ambient solar wind that flls the heliosphere originates from multiple
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AHP Method for Selecting Third Party Logistics Provider: Application in Emergency Department
1. International Journal of Engineering Inventions
e-ISSN: 2278-7461, p-ISSN: 2319-6491
Volume 3, Issue 7 (February 2014) PP: 56-62
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AHP Method for Selecting Third Party Logistics Provider:
Application in Emergency Department
Jlassi Jihene
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ISGI de Sfax Route Mharza, Km 1.5-B.P954-3018 Sfax., Tunisia
ABSTRACT:-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.
Keywords: - Third Party Logistics, AHP, Emergency Department
I. Introduction
Third party logistics (TPL) has become more important for logistic sector in recent years. Companies
want to reduce the costs and provide customer satisfaction exactly. They don’t want to deal with logistics
problems, so they prefer special firms for some or all of their logistics operations. Therefore, a third party
logistics (TPL) business is emerging and developing rapidly to fulfill the demands for advanced logistics
services, in such fields as, transportation, warehousing, freight consolidation and distribution, product marking,
labeling and packaging, inventory management, cross docking, product returns, order management and logistics
information systems (Rabinovich et al , 1999).
Many definitions and interpretations of TPL can be found in the literature (Skjoett-Larsen, 2000).
According to Lieb (1992), TPL involves the use of external companies to perform logistics functions that have
traditionally been performed within an organization. The functions performed by the third party can encompass
the entire logistics process or selected activities within that process.
Bask (2001) describes TPL as relationships between interfaces in the supply chains and third-party
logistics providers, where logistics services are offered, from basic to customized ones, in a shorter or long term
relationship, with the aim of effectiveness and efficiency.
Coyle et al. (2003) suggest that TPL involves an external organization that performs all or part of a
company’s logistics functions.
In order to concentrate on their main business, enterprises often outsource their logistics to a third-party
logistics provider. So they can not only save the cost of logistics enterprises related, but also enhance their
flexibility and adaptability. Therefore, how to choose the most suitable third-party logistics provider becomes an
important problem for enterprises.
To achieve this objective, we present in the first section, the TPLs providers characteristics. In the
second section, criteria for selecting of TPL provider are examined. The third section gives a description the
TPL supplier methods review. The section four presents a proposed model followed by an interpretation of the
results. We end with some conclusions and further research directions.
II. Criteria for Selection of TPL Provider
The selection of a supplier for partnership is perhaps the most important step in creating a successful
alliance. Rushing into buyer–supplier relationship without adequate preparation or understanding of partners
needs often lead to the failure of relationships (Vanhaverbeke et al, 2002).
Supplier selection decisions are complicated by the fact that various criteria must be considered
throughout the decision making process. Analysis of such criteria and measuring suppliers’ performances has
been the focus of many researchers for approximately four decades. (Tug˘ba, 2007).
The study conducted with several customers of TPLs providers in 2003 by the International Warehouse
Logistics Association (IWLA), which gathers more than 550 logistics companies of North America, shows the
change in the selection criteria rankings (see table1) (Aicha Aguezzoul et al, 2006)
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Table 1. TPL providers’ selection factors
Penny(2002)put forward an index system of third-party logistics provider selection including
environmental facilities, customer service, warehousing and storage, financial status, customer relationship
management, transportation, leadership and technical staff, geography, education and training, value-added
service, etc.
Colson and Dorigo (2004) present a software tool which allows selecting public warehouses. Their
extensive list of decision criteria includes: storage surface and volume, dangerous items, possibility for
temperature control, separation of storage areas, control for temperature humidity, ventilation, offices on site,
geographical distance to highway connection, train, waterways, certification (ISO 9001/9002, SQAS, HACCP),
opening hours, assistance with customs, use of technology such as RFID/Barcoding, modem connection,
handling equipment (electric, gas and diesel/petrol forklifts) number and characteristics of docks.
The table 2 below presents the different criteria selection used in the tool of Aicha Aguezzoul et al (2006)
paper.
Table 2. Main and secondary criteria of the tool (Aicha Aguezzoul et al, 2006)
Hao-Tien Liu et al (2009) select the following criteria for the subsequent evaluation process (table 3)
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Table3. Evaluation criteria for provider selection (Hao-Tien Liu et al, 2009)
C1 Price
C2 Financial considerations
C3 Experience in the similar industry
C4 Location
C5 Asset Ownership
C7 Growth forecasts
C8 Market share
C9 Logistics equipment
C10 Optimization capability
C11 Customer service
C12 EDI capacity
C13 Customer service
C14 On-time shipments and deliveries
C15 Capability to handle specific business requirements
C16 Responsiveness
C17 Service quality
C18 Continuous improvement
C19 Value-added services
C20 KPI (Key Performance Indicator) measurement and reporting
C21 Accessibility of contact persons in urgency
C22 Cultural fit
C23 General reputation
C24 Service concellation
C25 Human resource policies
C26 Availability of qualified talent
The proposed decision-making methodology of Govindan Kannan et al (2009) have been applied to a
case of battery recycling industry in India where all the elements of batteries are recycled and reused by
manufacturing companies. In order to reduce the total cost incurred in battery manufacturing, the spent or used
lead-acid batteries are collected by the 3PRLP and they are broken down and separated into components to
begin the recycling process.
Therefore, how to choose the most suitable third-party logistics provider becomes an important
problem for enterprises. Seven criteria, as given in table 4, were identified for decision-making on 3PRLP.
Table 4. Criteria used for the selection of 3PRLP (Govindan Kannan et al, 2009)
Criteria Explanation
1. Quality (Q) It covers product performance, accuracy, etc. and also 3PRLP’s
quality awareness, inspection methods, etc.
2. Delivery (D) It refers to 3PRLP’s ability to meet delivery schedules. It covers
flexibility and reliability of delivery, lead time, etc.
3. Reverse Logistics Cost (C) It includes inspection cost, inventory cost, transportation cost,
packaging cost, material handling cost, warehousing cost, etc.
4. Rejection rate (R) It refers to inability of the returned product to meet the quality
specification consistently for the recycling process.
5. Technical /Engineering
Capability (T)
It refers to the availability of technical manpower, state of art
reprocessing technology. R&D facilities, capability to perform
reverse logistics function, etc.
6. Inability to meet future
requirement (I)
It refers to the inability to meet the expected demand, ie. Return
ramp-up co-ordination.
7. Willingness and attitude
(W)
It refers to the attitude of the 3PRLP towards the buyer and its
willingness to do reverse logistics business with the buyer
Therefore, how to choose the most suitable third-party logistics provider becomes an important problem for
enterprises.
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III. The Third- Party Logistics Supplier Methods Review
In the process choosing the third-party logistics providers, the methods are mainly two types of
qualitative and quantitative. Supplier selection methods are mainly qualitative experience to determine the
method, public tender law, selection method consultation, benchmarking method, etc. Currently, domestic and
international supplier selection method for the study focused on quantitative models. (Guoyi Xiu et al, 2012)
The tool proposed in the paper of Aicha Aguezzoul et al (2006) used ELECTRE method to classify the TPLs
providers from the best one to the worst regarding a set of criteria.
The paper of Hao-Tien Liu et al (2009) presented an integrated fuzzy approach for the evaluation and
selection of TPL providers. This method consists of three different techniques: (1) used fuzzy Delphi method to
identify important evaluation criteria; (2) applied fuzzy inference method to eliminate unsuitable TPL providers;
and, (3) developed a fuzzy linear assignment approach for the final selection. The proposed method enables
decision analysts to better understand the complete evaluation process of TPL selection.
Yaohuang Guo (1999) established an AHP judgment matrix of supplier evaluation with quality, price,
technical ability and distribution reliability.
Pengju Ma et al (1999) used fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (F-AHP) to choose partners.
In the paper of Guiyun Liu et al (2012), a new integrated model was put forward for selecting 3PL
providers based on support vector machine (SVM) and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP). In the first
stage, the support vector machine (SVM) was used to classify the primary TPL provider samples into four types
which are excellent, good, medium and bad respectively. Then authors can obtain the excellent samples which
are the candidates for the second stage selection. In the second stage, the FAHP was used to evaluate the
selected excellent samples in the first stage, so they can obtain the sorting results for the excellent samples and
the optimal samples. The results of the case study show that the model was reasonable and effective and it can
provide an important reference for enterprises to select TPL providers.
In the study of Govindan Kannan et al (2009) as multi-criteria group decision making (MCGDM)
model in fuzzy environment was developed to guide the selection process of best 3PRLP. The interactions
among the criteria were also analyzed before arriving at a decision for the selection of 3PRLP from among 15
alternatives. The analysis was done through Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) and fuzzy technique for
order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS). Finally the effectiveness of the model was illustrated
using a case study on battery manufacturing industry in India.
Through the above analysis, in actual work, analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is used more mature
evaluation model; therefore it is feasible to use AHP as the evaluation model TPL.
IV. Proposed Model
IV.1. Method presentation
The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a powerful and flexible decision-making process (Saaty,
2000) to help managers set priorities and make the best decision when both qualitative and quantitative aspects
of a decision need to be considered. AHP occurs in two phases: hierarchy design, which involves decomposing
the decision problem into a hierarchy of interrelated decision elements (i.e., goal, and evaluation criteria) and
hierarchy evaluation, which involves determining the weights of the criteria and synthesizing these weights and
preferences to determine alternative priorities.
IV.2. Case Study
Emergency Department is one of the most in the hospital. The Centre for Disease Control defines an
“emergency department” as a hospital facility for the provision of unscheduled outpatient services to patients
whose conditions require immediate care and is staffed 24 hours a day.
The World Health Organisation has defined provision of basic life support to all risk situations
involving people and goods as a main objective of an Emergency Medical Services.
Emergency Departments is the place of welcome of all patients that present themselves to the hospital
for a consultation or a hospitalisation and whose hold has not been programmed in charge. (Bellou et al, 2003).
Hospital emergency departments (ED) provide the first line of response to life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
The ED is the one place in the health care delivery system where a person cannot be denied services regardless
of insurance coverage or ability to pay. The ED also serves as the provider of last resort for persons who cannot
access care elsewhere.
IV.3. Context this study
Habib Bourguiba hospital is presented as follows:
Hospital-academic centre since 1985 ;
Erected in public establishment of health since 1993.
The missions of the hospital are:
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To lavish current pathology cares and essentially cares of reference;
To assure the formation convenient of basis and retraining of the medical and decorate-medical
personnel
To develop the activity of research in the medical domain and cares male nurses.
The hospital includes 18 Departments; most important it is the Emergency Department that represents
the door of entrance of the hospital.
The geographical situation of the Sfax city to the centre of the country, point of link between the south
and the north of the country, makes that the Emergency Department receives an important number of casualties
of the public way. As second economic and industrial pole sheltering a lot of companies, the city knows an
elevated number of work casualties.
The department includes:
2 rooms of care;
1 room of plaster;
2 post office;
1 room of general surgery ;
1 room of orthopedy;
1 room of visiting medical;
The average number of patients in day is +_300,
The number of personnel is 13.
The process of the patient is for the arrival of the patient, we distinguish 2 possibilities: either he will
come by himself or, in dangerous cases, he will be transported by the ambulance. At the arrival, the patient will
pass by a triage process that will define the Emergency degree and then the process that will be taken by the
patient. In fact, as shown in the above model, there are two processes that can be taken by the patient, given the
result of the triage process.
In both cases, the remaining process will be almost the same. In fact, the main difference concerns the
administrative process. Thus, for a dangerous case, this process will be reported at the end of the patient process
while for a non dangerous case, this process will be at the beginning of the whole process.
The remaining tasks of the process are the same as those of a normal consultation process. In fact, the patient
will see a doctor who will determine the patient’s state and if necessary ask for supplementary analysis. Given
the analysis results, the doctor will either care the patient by him self or ask for a specialist. In both cases, the
patient could be hospitalized or go home.
We notice according to results obtained by (Jlassi et al, 2007) and (Jlassi, 2009) that the waiting time
of the specialist doctors occupies the big part of time of patient waiting, it is between 0 and 300 minutes. Then
we find that the waiting time of analysis occupies the second part of patient waiting time (about 170 minutes).
Physicians dedicate waiting time of 35 minutes. Finally we conclude that the radiology and the standardization
occupy the last class of time of patient waiting.
In thesis of (Jlassi, 2009) we proposed and tested some solutions in order to decrease the waiting time
of the specialist physicians to use simulation model and multicriteria decision method.
In this paper we’ll be interested by decreasing the waiting time of analysis. In this way we have proposed to
responsible of the department to outsourcing this activity and to choose the best third party logistics.
IV.4. Application
Our model is based on the evaluation index system including cost, operation efficiency and quality of
service. In this paper the evaluation and selection of TPL’ service is based on AHP.
We’ll base on the same process of Jianliang Peng (2012). The evaluation of TPL’service is presented by this
figure:
Figure1. The hierarchical analysis model of logistics service supplier evaluation
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Table 5 presents the judgment matrix of goals.
Table5. Judgment matrix of goals
A B1 B2 B3
B1 1 0.333 0.2
B2 3 1 5
B3 5 0.2 1
Table6 shows the result of each column element processing the judgment matrix.
Table6. The result of each column element normalized processing of the judgment matrix
A B1 B2 B3
B1 0.111 0.217 0.032
B2 0.333 0.652 0.806
B3 0.556 0.131 0.162
The results normally processed for Wi are presented in table 7
Table7. The result normally processed for Wi
W1 W2 W3
0.2 0.5 0.3
Table 8 shows the results of two matrix multiplication
Table8. The result of two matrix multiplication
0.426 2.6 1.4
According to the previous results max
3.996
Test the consistency and the result is CI= 0.0498
At the same time by checking on the table and the result is: CR= 0.085.
Using the formula and steps the judgment matrix and consistency test result of secondary indexes including cost,
operation efficiency and service quality show in table9 and Table 10.
Table9. The judgment matrix of cost
C1 C2 Wi
C1 1 5 0.6
C2 0.2 1 0.4
max
2.56
; CI= 0.65; CR= 0
Table10. The judgment matrix of operation efficiency
C3 C4 Wi
C3 1 0.2 0.4
C4 5 1 0.6
max
2.65
CR=0
Can see CR<0.1 for all single sort of secondary index therefore each of the consistency of the judgment
matrix is acceptable.
For the total sorting of the matrix, CW is the product between the weight matrix of target layer and the
weight matrix of criterion layer. Calculation results shows in table 11.
Table11. Total sorting of the judgment matrix
B1
0.2
B2
0.5
B3
0.3
CWi
C1 0.6 0.12
C2 0.4 0.08
C3 0.4 0.2
C4 0.6 0.3
C5 1 0.3
Patient satisfaction and operation accuracy are the most important their weights are 30%.
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Table12.the indices of TPL A,B and C
A B C
X1 6 7 8
X2 9 6 7
X3 6 8 7
X4 7 6 8
X5 8 7 6
Combined with the calculation result of weight CW, according to formula i
Y CwX the
synthesis scores of TPL A, B and C are: 7.14, 6.82 and 7.12 respectively. Abviously TPL’A is the best choice.
V. Conclusion
In this paper we evaluated and selected a TPL provider in ED of Sfax hospital to improve the service
and to decreasing the waiting time of analysis. The evaluation index system including: cost, operation
efficiency and quality of service. We used the AHP method.
In future work we’ll propose to add others criteria in the model to choose the TPL provider.
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