Assessment of Thai Check Point for Border Trade Operations

Abstract

© IEOM Society International. This paper proposes a method for evaluating the logistics network system. In-depth interview with experts and practitioners, site survey and information based on literature were used to carry out a preliminary investigation of logistics activities. Next, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was applied to rank alternative potential check points and analyze criteria weight of logistics network system. The main objective of the paper is to study a logistics network system of potential check points for border trade in Chiang Mai province and Mae Hong Son province for Thai-Myanmar cross-border trade. Sustainability played a significant role as the most important weight. It was found that Lak Tang is the best alternative. © IEOM Society International.