Intelligent Logistics Supplier Selection Based On Improved Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering Algorithm Most enterprises concentrate on their own core industries and cannot independently complete noncore business logistics activities. One way to solve this problem is logistics outsourcing. Therefore, how to select suitable logistics suppliers has become the key to meet the logistics needs of enterprises. Combining with the existing supplier selection index system and the logistics demand of enterprises, this paper chooses four aspects which can reflect the comprehensive strength of suppliers according to the theoretical basis of selecting thirdparty logistics suppliers. This paper subdivides these four aspects, summarizes 10 evaluation indicators of supplier selection, and establishes a relatively scientific and reasonable index system. Then, the weight of each index is determined by analytic hierarchy process. For supplier processing, clustering analysis is used to classify supplier types. By comparing and analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of three commonused clustering methods, this paper proposed an improved hierarchical clustering method, which can effectively determine the cluster center coordinates and improve the accuracy of supplier classification. Finally, a comprehensive evaluation method of thirdparty logistics suppliers is established by combining the weights determined by the analytic hierarchy process with the clustering results.

Supplier Selection and Ranking Towards Sustainable Procurement with Multiple Decision Makers The paper proposes a holistic selection and ranking approach for supplier evaluation and purchasing order allocation among suppliers who meet acceptable triple bottom line (TBL) performance. Supplier ranks are developed using judgements from multiple decisionmakers. Purchasing order allocation among the ranked suppliers is determined using a linear programming (LP) model, which minimizes the total purchasing cost subject to multiple TBL based constraints. This research enables decisionmakers to incorporate sustainability conditions in the supplier evaluation as the basis for best practice with an industry friendly approach, which relies on input from key functional units for a holistic organization wide decision. The proposed approach is expected to motivate decisionmakers to consider sustainable perspectives in supplier evaluation and order allocation processes in a global supply chain. This paper illustrates the applicability of the approach using a cementmanufacturing scenario in an emerging economy.