Optimisation and Application of Entropy Weight Method-TOPSIS Model for Ranking the Importance of Urban Express Sites

Zhihao Zhang

doi:10.54097/s33r2e17

Authors

Zhihao Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/s33r2e17

Keywords:

Entropy Weight Method; TOPSIS Model; City Express Site; Multi-Objective Decision-Making; Logistics Network Optimisation.

Abstract

With the rapid development of e-commerce, the importance of express delivery network in the modern logistics system is becoming more and more prominent. In order to scientifically assess the importance of urban express sites, this paper proposes a multi-objective decision-making method based on entropy weight method and TOPSIS model. The entropy weight method is objectively assigned by analysing the data dispersion of indicators, and the TOPSIS model is used to rank urban sites by calculating their distance from ideal and negative ideal solutions. In this paper, we firstly processed the data with multiple interpolation to ensure its accuracy, and selected four key indicators, namely, shipping volume, receiving volume, correlation and growth trend of express delivery volume. The results show that the entropy weight method-TOPSIS model can effectively assess the importance of each city site, provide a scientific basis for optimising the express delivery network, and have a wide range of application potential.

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