Research on Logistics Distribution Centers Allocation Based on AHM and Goal Programming

Selection of distribution centers location is a complex task as it involves both qualitative and quantitative factors, which calls for the use of multiple criteria decision-making techniques. And the possible inconsistency between the objectives calls for prioritization of the objectives. Hence, analytic hierarchical model (AHM) and goal programming (GP) approach are combined to solve the problem. Through AHM, we can get the importance weights of all alternatives. Using GP, we can meet the constraint of limited resources. The results of illustrative example show that the combination of the two models makes our alternatives more economic and feasible.