| Article ID: | iaor20124940 |
| Volume: | 12 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| Start Page Number: | 247 |
| End Page Number: | 266 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2012 |
| Journal: | International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management |
| Authors: | Brito Thiago Barros, Botter Rui Carlos |
| Keywords: | decision theory: multiple criteria, analytic hierarchy process |
The objective of this essay is to identify the more relevant criteria for a Global Logistic Hub (GLH) development in Panama, which main obstacle is the multi‐criteria evaluation and decision environment it is immersed in. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was chosen because of its capacity to deal with such complex decision environment. After identification of Panamas logistic potential, the next step was surveying the development criteria within a widely group of specialists and applying the AHP technical aspects. The results reveal global strategic position, Vorland development and proximity to import/export areas as the more relevant criteria to assure a GLH development.