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A fuzzy multi-objective multi-follower linear Bi-level programming problem to supply chain optimization
, Pages 193-206 M. Taran and E. Roghanian PDF (561K) |
Abstract: In today's world, many planning problems include a hierarchical decision structure with independent and often conflicting objectives. Therefore, the optimization of supply chains with hierarchical structure is essential. In this paper, we investigate a fuzzy multi-objective multi-products supply chain optimization problem in a bi-level structure with one level corresponding to a manufacturer planning problem, while the other to K distribution centers problem. In our model, customer demand and supply chain costs are considered uncertain and will be modeled with use of fuzzy sets. We first describe how different kinds of problems can be modeled as bi-level programming problems. Then, this fuzzy model is first converted into an equivalent crisp model by using α-cut method in each level, and then by applying extended Kuhn–Tucker approach, we have a linear multi-objective programming problem. Fuzzy goal programming technique is applied to solve the multi-objective linear programming problem to obtain a set of Pareto-optimal solutions. Finally, a numerical example is illustrated to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed approach. DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2013.09.003 Keywords: Supply chain optimization; Bilevel programming; Multi-objective decision making; Fuzzy sets; Multi-follower programming |
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A new method for supply chain coordination with credit option contract and customers’ backordered demand
, Pages 207-218 Reza Hasani, Hassan Jafarzadeh and Farid Khoshalhan PDF (561K) |
Abstract: This paper studies the issue of channel coordination for a decentralized supply chain consisting of one vendor and one buyer in multi-period setting. Considering the allowance of the backorder at the buyer side distinguishes this work in the literature. The credit option contract as an incentive scheme is pursued to encourage the buyer to participate in the coordination model. Order quantity, credit time and backordered demand in each period as decision variables are determined jointly in order to encourage the chain’s member to participate in the coordinating contract. The proposed model shows that the credit option contract for the case of backorder allowance is able to realize the channel coordination in the studied supply chain. A wide range of numerical examples are studied to analyze the sensitivity of the contract efficiency to the inventory system’s parameters such as order cost, holding cost and shortage cost. DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2013.09.002 Keywords: Supply chain coordination; Coordination mechanisms; Credit option contract; Delay in payment; Channel coordination; Backorder |
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Risk assessment in the field of museum resource management: Objects preventive conservation approach
, Pages 219-230 S. Sharif, A. Zamani Fard and V. Esmaeili PDF (360K) |
Abstract: Cultural heritage and properties in collections are the most important organizational resources of museums, which can be deteriorated under improper environmental conditions. Identifying the climate deteriorating agents, and assessing and prioritizing their risk levels are among the most recent issues studied by museum conservators and researchers. Creating risk management programs leads to enhancing service life of cultural properties. Temperature and relative humidity are two important factors related directly to objects permanence; Thus, using methods which combine and quantify the conservation effects of temperature and relative humidity, could yield to useful and reliable insights for proposition of effective preventive conservation solutions. This research tries to explain the role and importance of risk management programs in the museums -as one of the main pillars of the country's cultural heritage; therefore, by using a multidisciplinary approach and existing experiments, proposes a method to examine and assess risks of temperature and relative humidity on museum objects. Such quantitative analysis could help estimate objects' service life and provide solutions in order to enhance it. In order to examine the proposed research method, temperature and relative humidity data were gathered from textile storage room of the Cultural Institute of Bonyad Museums in a period of 18 months. DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2013.09.005 Keywords: Risk; Risk Assessment; Museum; Preventive Conservation; Museum Resource Management; Objects service life |
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An exploration study to find the effect of new advertisement techniques on export based product development: A case study of mobile devices
, Pages 231-236 Shahram Hashemi Naser Azad and Seyed Mohsen Seyed Ali Akbar PDF (561K) |
Abstract: During the past few years, new methods of advertisements such as internet, email services, etc. have created new opportunities to promote products and services. The cost of an email message is normally negligible but the outcome could be significant. This paper presents an empirical investigation to find the effect of new advertisement techniques on export based product development in a case study of mobile devices. The proposed study designs a questionnaire in Likert scale consists of 29 questions, distributes it among 150 exporters of mobile devices in Iran. Cronbach alpha is calculated as 0.826. In addition, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Measure of Sampling Adequacy and Approx. Chi-Square are 0.790 and 1023.3, respectively. Based on the results of our survey, we have derived five factors including emotional effects, brand promises, pricing strategy, modern advertisements and detected promotions. DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2013.09.001 Keywords: Factor analysis; Mobile devices; New advertisement techniques |
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Identification of factors affecting reverse chain performance in relation to customer satisfaction using ISM Modelling & MICMAC Analysis
, Pages: 237-252 Rupesh Kumar Tiwari PDF (561K) |
Abstract: Reverse Logistics has become buzzword in today’s industrial word and big differentiating factor in quest of success for any organization word wide. Whole world is suffering from scarcity of resources and we have finite area available for the waste disposal. One of the sustainable solutions is to design product in such a way so that we can maximize its reuse through reverse logistics. Reverse logistics is fast becoming industrial design standard for majority of organizations worldwide. Reverse logistics has become a need of an hour. Some of the organization do it voluntarily and some because of the environmental rules and legislations. In order to achieve total customer satisfaction, one has to take care of product for its entire life cycle through activities of reverse logistics. In this research I tried to investigate the factors affecting performance of reverse logistics in relation to customer satisfaction. I have used interpretive structural modelling technique to understand the complex pattern of contextual relationship amongst the most important factors through diagraph, which explain performance of reverse logistics in relation to customer satisfaction. I have also used MICMAC analysis to classify these factors according to their driving power and dependency power. MICMAC analysis facilitate in identification of most important factors in explaining performance of reverse logistics in relation to customer satisfaction. Further this research may helpful in reverse logistics design process planning, driven by customer requirement. DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2013.08.005 Keywords: ISM; MICMAC analysis Reachability Matrix; Transitivity; Diagraph |
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Ranking important factors influencing organizational strategy in selecting distribution channels with the approach of FMCDM
, Pages 253-263 Nima Soltanmohammad, Mahmoud Modiri and Kyamars Fathi Hafashjani PDF (360K) |
Abstract: Marketing the network of organizations, including manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, that distributes goods or services to consumers is one of the most important decisions for marketing managers and producers. In this study, we identify and prioritize the factors, which affect marketing strategy in selecting distribution channels by using fuzzy multiple criteria decision-making (FMCDM). The proposed study uses Fuzzy Delphi Analytic Hierarchy Process to determine the weights of the criteria by decision makers and marketing strategies is ranked by Fuzzy Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). Finally, the case study within a Kaleh Company (Dairy products) is performed and the results indicate that the “diversifying product” is the most important marketing strategies considered by experts. DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2013.09.004 Keywords: Marketing strategy; Distribution channels; Fuzzy sets; FMCDM; FDAHP; FTOPSIS |
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