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Proposal of a hybrid decision-making framework for the prioritization of express packaging recycling patterns

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  • Li Ling

    (Chongqing College of Finance and Economics)

  • Ran Anping

    (Chongqing College of Finance and Economics)

  • Xu Di

    (Chongqing University of Science and Technology)

Abstract

Express packaging recycling (EPC) can migrate the pressures of environmental pollution and resource shortages, which can support the sustainable development of the online retail and express delivery industry. In this view, this paper introduces a hybrid MCDM (multi-criteria decision-making) framework combining fuzzy group FUCOM (fuzzy full consistency method), fuzzy GRC-DANP (grey relational coefficient-DEMATEL-ANP), and fuzzy EDAS (evaluation based on distance from average solution) techniques to prioritize the EPC patterns. Comparing with the related studies, this framework considers multiple criteria from different concerns for offering a comprehensive assessment. The three modified fuzzy MCDM methods use the triangular fuzzy number to address the uncertain decision-making environment; more importantly, they may make the following contributions to the complex decision-making concerning the EPC: (1). Fuzzy group FUCOM allows multiple decision-makers to take part in the evaluation of alternatives’ performances; meanwhile, it can easily yet rationally quantify the qualitative evaluations into quantitative performances. (2). Fuzzy GRC-DANP provides an objective and reliable process to assign the weights to the interrelated criteria, by clarifying the interrelationships among the multi-criteria according to the datasets of the alternatives’ performances. (3). Fuzzy EDAS offers a rational ranking result by resorting to a simplified compromise ranking logic while considering the uncertainty in the prioritization. To test the feasibility of the framework, three typical EPC patterns, i.e., the door-to-door pattern, recycling bins pattern, and recycling location pattern, were investigated by using a ten-criterion assessment system that embraces the concerns from the customers, costs, technical, and environmental aspects. The results signify the recycling bins pattern acts better than the others. Besides, the effectiveness of the framework was confirmed by running the sensitivity analysis and result comparison.

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  • Li Ling & Ran Anping & Xu Di, 2023. "Proposal of a hybrid decision-making framework for the prioritization of express packaging recycling patterns," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 25(3), pages 2610-2647, March.
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