Bulanık AHS Yöntemi İle Konteyner Terminalleri İçin RFID Sistemi Seçimi
Selection of RFID System for Container Terminals by Using Fuzzy AHP Method

Summary/Abstract: Purpose – Information technologies, which are in continuous development, are one of the most important tools of competitiveness and high quality service in the container port sector, as in all sectors Information technologies are frequently used in port/terminal operations to increase efficiency levels and security of cargo and port facilities. At this point, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is seen as one of the most prominent technologies. Although the advantages it provides are diverse, the adaptation and integration of this technology in container terminals involves high costs and complexities. In this context, the decision to choose the optimal RFID application of container terminals that is planned to invest in RFID technology is of strategic importance. Research studies on the use of this technology in container transportation and terminals are very limited. In this study, it is aimed to create a unique model by determining the criteria to be considered in the selection of the RFID system to be adapted to the container terminals, and to determine the most suitable system for the container terminals in our country by evaluating different RFID systems by this model. Design/methodology/approach – In line with the stated purposes, the academic literature was examined, experts were interviewed, and five main and twenty-five sub-criteria related to the relevant model were determined and analyzed with the FAHS (Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process) method. The data used in the analysis were obtained through questionnaires applied to experts working at 3 large container terminals in Turkey who studied, knew and used this technology. Findings – It has been determined that the most suitable system alternative for the container terminals in our country is to identify the carrier vehicles and their drivers with RFID tags and to benefit from the data obtained from the readers to be placed at the port gates. Discussion: In this study, a comprehensive model for RFID system selection in container terminals has been presented and the most suitable RFID system alternative for our container terminals has been determined within the framework of the model created. As in every study, the model created within the scope of this study should be revised as the conditions change. The authors hope to make a modest contribution to the literature, since there is no study for our country in this context at the time of the research process.

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