Multiattribute decision method for comprehensive logistics distribution center location selection based on 2-dimensional linguistic information.

The comprehensive logistics distribution center location selection (CLDCLS) problem is a multiattribute group decision-making (MAGDM) problem in which multiple commodity preference weights are considered. To better describe the preference information and expert evaluation information, this paper utilizes 2-dimensional linguistic (2DL) information to express the preference information of various commodities and the expert evaluation, which can represent not only the evaluation information of experts but also the reliability of the evaluation information. Additionally, for solving the CLDCLS problem, this paper puts forward improved operational rules a score function, a distance formula and a correlation coefficient measure. Based on the 2DL information and the improved operational rules, we propose a 2-dimensional linguistic similarity-degree-based clustering analysis method, the 2-dimensional linguistic partitioned Maclaurin symmetric mean (2DLPMSM) operator, and the 2-dimensional linguistic weighted partitioned Maclaurin symmetric mean (2DLWPMSM) operator. The corresponding properties and special cases are demonstrated. By using these proposed methods, this paper constructs a MAGDM solution framework for the CLDCLS problem. A practical case of the CLDCLS problem is presented to demonstrate the effectiveness, rationality, robustness and superior performance of the proposed method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]