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Cathy Macharis
Other affiliations: Free University of Brussels, University of Hasselt, VU University Amsterdam
Bio: Cathy Macharis is an academic researcher from Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The author has contributed to research in topics: Stakeholder & Multiple-criteria decision analysis. The author has an hindex of 49, co-authored 346 publications receiving 8743 citations. Previous affiliations of Cathy Macharis include Free University of Brussels & University of Hasselt.
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TL;DR: Recommendations are formulated to integrate into PROMETHEE a number of useful AHP features, especially as regards the design of the decision-making hierarchy, so that operational synergies can be achieved in MCA.
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TL;DR: It is argued that intermodal freight transportation research is emerging as a new transportation research application field, that it still is in a pre-paradigmatic phase, and that it needs a different type of models than those applicated to uni-modal transport.
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TL;DR: In this article, an intermodal research agenda is proposed which can direct the inter-modal transport field towards a period of "normal science" in the transport industry and towards a more mature independent research field, which can be justified because inter modal transport is a complex system that has characteristics which distinguish it from other transport systems.
Abstract: Intermodal freight transport has developed into a significant sector of the transport industry in its own right This development has been followed by an increase in intermodal freight transportation research We contend that a new transportation research application field is emerging; and that, while still in a pre-paradigmatic phase, it is now time to move on to a more mature independent research field An independent research field can be justified because intermodal transport is a complex system that has characteristics which distinguishes it from other transport systems We have reviewed 92 publications in order to identify the characteristics of the intermodal research community and scientific knowledge base This paper will discuss aspects of this research, assessing the status quo and seeking directions for the future To conclude, we will propose an intermodal research agenda which can direct the intermodal research field towards a period of “normal science”
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TL;DR: In this paper, an overview of planning decisions in intermodal freight transport and solution methods proposed in the scientific literature is provided. And the authors classify the planning problems according to the type of decision maker and decision level.
Abstract: Intermodal freight transport has received increased attention due to problems of road congestion, environmental concerns and traffic safety. A growing recognition of the strategic importance of speed and agility in the supply chain is forcing firms to reconsider traditional logistic services. As a consequence, research interest in intermodal freight transportation problems is growing. This paper provides an overview of planning decisions in intermodal freight transport and solution methods proposed in the scientific literature. Planning problems are classified according to the type of decision maker and decision level. General conclusions are given and subjects for further research are identified.
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TL;DR: In this paper, an overview of the use of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) for transport project appraisal can be found, where the authors provide an outline of the increasing use of MCDA methods in the evaluation of transport projects.
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TL;DR: Thaler and Sunstein this paper described a general explanation of and advocacy for libertarian paternalism, a term coined by the authors in earlier publications, as a general approach to how leaders, systems, organizations, and governments can nudge people to do the things the nudgers want and need done for the betterment of the nudgees, or of society.
Abstract: NUDGE: IMPROVING DECISIONS ABOUT HEALTH, WEALTH, AND HAPPINESS by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein Penguin Books, 2009, 312 pp, ISBN 978-0-14-311526-7This book is best described formally as a general explanation of and advocacy for libertarian paternalism, a term coined by the authors in earlier publications. Informally, it is about how leaders, systems, organizations, and governments can nudge people to do the things the nudgers want and need done for the betterment of the nudgees, or of society. It is paternalism in the sense that "it is legitimate for choice architects to try to influence people's behavior in order to make their lives longer, healthier, and better", (p. 5) It is libertarian in that "people should be free to do what they like - and to opt out of undesirable arrangements if they want to do so", (p. 5) The built-in possibility of opting out or making a different choice preserves freedom of choice even though people's behavior has been influenced by the nature of the presentation of the information or by the structure of the decisionmaking system. I had never heard of libertarian paternalism before reading this book, and I now find it fascinating.Written for a general audience, this book contains mostly social and behavioral science theory and models, but there is considerable discussion of structure and process that has roots in mathematical and quantitative modeling. One of the main applications of this social system is economic choice in investing, selecting and purchasing products and services, systems of taxes, banking (mortgages, borrowing, savings), and retirement systems. Other quantitative social choice systems discussed include environmental effects, health care plans, gambling, and organ donations. Softer issues that are also subject to a nudge-based approach are marriage, education, eating, drinking, smoking, influence, spread of information, and politics. There is something in this book for everyone.The basis for this libertarian paternalism concept is in the social theory called "science of choice", the study of the design and implementation of influence systems on various kinds of people. The terms Econs and Humans, are used to refer to people with either considerable or little rational decision-making talent, respectively. The various libertarian paternalism concepts and systems presented are tested and compared in light of these two types of people. Two foundational issues that this book has in common with another book, Network of Echoes: Imitation, Innovation and Invisible Leaders, that was also reviewed for this issue of the Journal are that 1 ) there are two modes of thinking (or components of the brain) - an automatic (intuitive) process and a reflective (rational) process and 2) the need for conformity and the desire for imitation are powerful forces in human behavior. …
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TL;DR: A classification scheme and a comprehensive literature review are presented in order to uncover, classify, and interpret the current research on PROMETHEE methodologies and applications.
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TL;DR: The multiple traveling salesman problem (mTSP) as discussed by the authors is a generalization of the well-known TSP, where more than one salesman is allowed to be used in the solution.
Abstract: The multiple traveling salesman problem (mTSP) is a generalization of the well-known traveling salesman problem (TSP), where more than one salesman is allowed to be used in the solution. Moreover, the characteristics of the mTSP seem more appropriate for real-life applications, and it is also possible to extend the problem to a wide variety of vehicle routing problems (VRPs) by incorporating some additional side constraints. Although there exists a wide body of the literature for the TSP and the VRP, the mTSP has not received the same amount of attention. The purpose of this survey is to review the problem and its practical applications, to highlight some formulations and to describe exact and heuristic solution procedures proposed for this problem.
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TL;DR: An earlier survey which proved to be of utmost importance for the community is updated and extended to provide the current state of the art in container terminal operations and operations research.
Abstract: The current decade sees a considerable growth in worldwide container transportation and with it an indispensable need for optimization. Also the interest in and availability of academic literatures as well as case reports are almost exploding. With this paper an earlier survey which proved to be of utmost importance for the community is updated and extended to provide the current state of the art in container terminal operations and operations research.
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