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A new model for selecting third-party reverse logistics providers in the presence of multiple dual-role factors

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In traditional models of data envelopment analysis it is assumed that decision making units do not have dual-role factors. This paper proposes a model for selecting third-party reverse logistics (3PL) provider in the presence of multiple dual-role factors. A numerical example demonstrates the application of the proposed method.

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  1. Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Islamic Azad University-Karaj Branch, Karaj, Iran, P. O. Box: 31485-313

    Reza Farzipoor Saen

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Saen, R.F. A new model for selecting third-party reverse logistics providers in the presence of multiple dual-role factors. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 46, 405–410 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-009-2092-x

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Keywords

  • Data envelopment analysis
  • Third-party reverse logistics provider
  • 3PL provider
  • Multiple dual-role factors