Reverse Logistics Implementations Solutions: Interval Type 2 FAHP-FTOPSIS Approach

Table 5

The weight of RL barriers.

Dimensions (main barriers)	Weights	Barriers	Weights	Final weights	Ranks
Technology and infrastructure	0.094	Lack of technical skills	0.38	0.035	8
		Lack of most recent technologies	0.275	0.026	12
		Lack of (in-house) facilities (storage, transportation)	0.35	0.033	9
Management related issues	0.117	Lack of top management commitment	0.14	0.016	15
		Low importance of RL relative to other issues	0.40	0.047	7
		Lack of proper organizational structure & support	0.27	0.031	10
		Lack of strategic planning	0.19	0.022	13
Governance and SC process	0.099	Inconsistent quality	0.21	0.020	14
		RL not integrated with SC business process	0.51	0.050	6
		Difficulties with supply chain members	0.285	0.028	11
Economic related issues	0.118	Lack of initial capital	0.118	0.118	3
Knowledge related issues	0.210	Lack of knowledge on RL practices	0.41	0.087	4
		Lack of awareness concerning RL and its benefits	0.59	0.12	2
Policy related issues	0.325	Lack of suitable performance management system	0.75	0.24	1
		Wide informal waste management practices	0.25	0.081	5