Proceedings of ICLT 2019
MULTIPLE CRITERIA FOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTE SELECTION OF RESERVED COAL FOR MAE MOH POWER PLANT
Tidarut Prompiang; Korrakot Yaibuathet Tippayawong
Graduate Program in Logistics Engineering and Supply Chain Management, Chiang Mai University, Thailand; Excellence Center in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
International Conference on Logistics & Transport 2019, Hanoi, Vietnam, pp. 25-25
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Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify multiple criteria for selecting transportation route of inbound reserved coal to Mae Moh Power Plant, Lampang Thailand. Design/methodology/approach: This paper assembled multiple criteria from previous studies, and they were preliminary determined by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) experts and stakeholders to identify liable criteria which affect the selection of reserved coal transportation route. By means of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, the proposed approach is employed to define the important weights of criteria and calculate priorities from pairwise comparison approach. Findings: According to the survey results which was agreed by EGAT experts, the most commonly mentioned main criteria for selection of transportation route are cost, time, reliability and environmental impact. However, another criterion such as geography, infrastructure, technology must also be considered. Research limitations/implications (if applicable): This study identifies multiple criteria and suggests selection approach for only coal transportation route to Mae Moh Power Plant. Hence, the results may be difficult to apply to other organizations. However, the research method could be a guideline to evaluate the multiple criteria in other selection of transportation route. Originality/value: In the future, the coal from Mae Moh mine will be decreased. EGAT required the alternative mine sources to supply the power plants. Thus, this research studies multiple criteria for selecting coal transportation route which considers community and environment aspect.
Keywords
Multiple Criteria Decision Making; Coal Transportation Route; Analytic Hierarchy Process; Reserved Coal
Citation
Tidarut Prompiang; Korrakot Yaibuathet Tippayawong (2019). MULTIPLE CRITERIA FOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTE SELECTION OF RESERVED COAL FOR MAE MOH POWER PLANT. Proceedings of the International Conference on Logistics & Transport (ICLT 2019), Hanoi, Vietnam, pp. 25-25.