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Volume 2, Issue 4, 2023
Open Access
Research article
Optimising Assault Boat Selection for Military Operations: An Application of the DIBR II-BM-CoCoSo MCDM Model
duško tešić ,
darko božanić ,
marko radovanović ,
aleksandar petrovski
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Available online: 10-12-2023

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In the pivotal task of selecting an assault boat conducive for military operations, especially amidst the challenges posed by water obstacles, the utilisation of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methods surfaces as vital. In this investigation, a meticulous application of the DIBR II (Defining Interrelationships Between Ranked criteria II) - BM (Bonfferoni Mean) – CoCoSo (COmbined COmpromise SOlution) multi-criteria decision-making model is performed. Initially, the weight coefficients of the criteria were determined via the DIBR II method, with expert opinions being cohesively aggregated using BM operators. Subsequently, the CoCoSo method was employed to discern the optimal alternative among various assault boats. A comprehensive analysis, entailing the examination of the sensitivity of the output results to alterations in the weight coefficients of the criteria, was conducted post-final ranking of alternatives. Noteworthy is the finding that negligible deviations in defining the weight coefficients by experts do not impose a significant impact on the ultimate selection of the optimal alternative. Furthermore, a comparative analysis alongside other MCDM methods corroborated not only the efficacy but also the superiority of the implemented model. The insights derived underscore the practical applicability, stability, and accuracy of the proposed model in choosing assault boats for military operations. This exploration fortifies the decision-making process in military contexts related to overcoming water obstacles and portends potential applicability in domains necessitating intricate multi-criteria decision-making.

Open Access
Research article
Selection of Logistics Distribution Channels for Final Product Delivery: FUCOM-MARCOS Model
željko stević ,
nedžada mujaković ,
alireza goli ,
sarbast moslem
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Available online: 11-08-2023

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An analytical approach was adopted to ascertain the optimal distribution channel for Bingo LLC's final products, deploying a multifaceted decision-making framework that incorporated the Full Consistency Method (FUCOM) and Measurement of Alternatives and Ranking according to the Compromise Solution (MARCOS) methodologies. Weighting coefficients essential for distribution channel selection were derived using FUCOM, informed by responses to a meticulously designed questionnaire administered to experts from distinct Bingo LLC branches in Maglaj and Kraševo. The gathered data, reflecting a range of pertinent criteria, facilitated the computation of weighting coefficients via the FUCOM technique within a Microsoft Excel environment. These coefficients were subsequently employed in the execution of the MARCOS method to determine the hierarchical positioning of the potential alternatives. This process culminated in the identification of the most advantageous distribution channel alternative for the company. The overarching aim of this analysis was to elucidate the most efficacious distribution channel strategy to enhance Bingo LLC's business operations, underpinned by the hypothesis that proficient management of distribution channels is a critical determinant of commercial success. The implications of this research extend to the broader field of trade, highlighting the significance of strategic distribution channel management. This study stands as a testament to the application of decision-making models in operational enhancements and contributes to the existing body of knowledge with empirical evidence from the case of Bingo LLC.

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