Logistics Network Design System in Eu Through Modern Modelling Techniques: Establishing Strong Transport Links to Improve Foreign Economic Relations

Abstract

The main goal of this study is to formulate an effective methodological approach for identifying and analyzing the most optimal logistics routes for a transport company operating in the EU. The object of the study is the transport and logistics activities of the Czech Republic. The scientific objective of the study is to identify the most rational route for the key transport route of the selected company through the use of a mathematical analysis method. The following methods were used: the expert opinion method and the network priority ranking method. Through the expert method and our own assessment, 5 key routes were identified that were optimal in the context of time and other conditions. As a result of the ranking, the most optimal route to reach the final destination was discovered. The study has its limitations as we analyzed these routes in terms of limited parameters. The key parameter that was not taken into account when the experts selected the list of routes was the financial aspect, since it is specific to an individual company. In the future, it is planned to expand this analysis, taking into account a larger number of conditions and factors that will influence the choice of transportation routes.