Solving location selection of Urban Consolidation Center by using Analytic Hierarchy Process

Abstract

The selection most suitable location for an Urban Consolidation Center (UCC) is becoming increasingly important as it can help to reduce distribution costs and minimizing traffic congestion caused by last-mile delivery of goods in urban areas. The objective of our research was to determine the crucial factors that must be considered in order to select the most appropriate site for an Urban Consolidation Center from a sustainability perspective. Also, we have evaluated the relative importance among factors using the most representative Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) approach, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The proposed issue has been applied to the Mongolian urban freight transportation case with the aim of enhancing sustainability and efficiency. The results of this study could provide valuable insights for managers and public authorities involved in planning distribution networks for last-mile delivery services in urban areas.