Fuzzy Linear Physical Programming for Multiple Criteria Decision-Making Under Uncertainty

Authors

  • Ahmed ElSayed Department of Computer Science and Engineering University of Bridgeport 221 University Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA
  • Elif Kongar University of Bridgeport http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2296-7883
  • Surendra M. Gupta Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA

Keywords:

Decision Support Systems, Fuzzy Goal Programming, Fuzzy Sets and Systems, Heuristics, Linear Physical Programming, Logistics, Multi-criteria Decision Making, Supply Chain

Abstract

This paper presents a newly developed fuzzy linear physical programming (FLPP) model that allows the decision maker to introduce his/her preferences for multiple criteria decision making in a fuzzy environment. The major contribution of this research is to generalize the current models by accommodating an environment that is conducive to fuzzy problem solving. An example is used to evaluate, compare and discuss the results of the proposed model.

Author Biography

Elif Kongar, University of Bridgeport

Dr. Elif Kongar is an Associate Professor at the University of Bridgeport. She is also serving as the Director of the Technology Management Ph.D. program while leading the development of blended and distance learning curricula. Her main area of research is economically and environmentally sustainable waste recovery systems and operations. Dr. Kongar is the author of numerous journal and conference papers, and has presented her work at various national and international conferences. She has chaired several international meetings, conferences, and programs within the areas of supply chain and logistics, product recovery, environmentally conscious manufacturing, and engineering education. She is a member of the ASEE, SWE, Scientific Research Society, Sigma Xi, the Industrial Engineering Honor Society, Alpha Pi Mu, the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She was recently honored as Connecticut Technology Council’s Woman of Innovation® in recognition of her role as a leading innovator in the field of engineering. She has also been nominated for the Northeast Council of Graduate School (NAGS) distinguished graduate professor award in 2014. She has been the recipient of several research grants through various foundations, companies, and governmental agencies to support her research endeavors. Dr. Kongar received her BS and MS degrees in industrial engineering from Yildiz Technical University, and PhD degree in industrial engineering from Northeastern University. Before joining the University of Bridgeport, Dr. Kongar was a Visiting Researcher in the Center for Industrial Ecology at Yale University. She also served as the Coordinator and Lecturer of the Logistics certificate program at Yildiz Technical University where she held an Assistant Professor position. 

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Published

2015-11-16

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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2016): International Journal of Computers Communications & Control (February)

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