Identification and analysis of reverse logistics barriers using fuzzy Delphi method and AHP

Bouzon, Marina; Govindan, Kannan; Taboada, Carlo; Campos, Lucila Maria de Souza

doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2015.05.021

Cited by 320 publications

(257 citation statements)

References 120 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

232

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Delphi method is developed based on the principle that forecasts (or decisions) from a structured group of individuals are more accurate than those from unstructured groups [12], and has been widely used for forecasting in many areas. Bouzon et al (2016) utilized fuzzy Delphi method and AHP to identify and analyze reverse logistics barriers [13].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Construction Industrialization in China: Current Profile and the Prediction

Zhu

et al. 2017

Applied Sciences

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract:The ongoing undertaking of construction industrialization in China is redefining the industry and creating a new era for building construction. In order to identify the construction industrialization status and progress, a national survey is conducted across 19 key provinces and municipalities in China. Based on the collected data, construction industrialization is analyzed from various perspectives: (1) the industrialized building floor area is profiled using maps with colours showing the different levels of construction industrialization in China as of 2014; and (2) structural types and building types are analyzed for industrialized construction, and it is found that reinforced concrete is the predominant structure type, accounting for 77.1% of total floor area of industrialized construction in 2014. The industrialization trends are also predicted for the following five years using Holt's and Delphi method. This research reveals the status and the promising trends of construction industrialization in China.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Construction Industrialization in China: Current Profile and the Prediction

Zhu

et al. 2017

Applied Sciences

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In order to deal with ambiguous subjective judgments from decision makers, a fuzzy set theory was considered by some scholars. Bouzon [40] integrated the fuzzy set theory into the Delphi method to identify reverse logistics barriers under a vague environment. Zhao [41] established a hybrid decision making model based on the fuzzy Delphi method to optimize charging stations of electric vehicles.…”

Section: Delphi Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Identification of Financing Barriers to Energy Efficiency in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises by Integrating the Fuzzy Delphi and Fuzzy DEMATEL Approaches

Dong

Huo

2017

Energies

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract:Energy efficiency is one of the most practical ways for China to simultaneously tackle environmental issues and achieve sustainable development. However, the issue of inadequate capital inflows is a bottleneck in energy efficiency projects, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study focuses on the complicated financial barriers to effectively promoting such projects for SMEs. A hybrid framework was proposed to recognize the most obvious financing barriers under uncertain circumstances. Potential barriers were collected firstly to build an index system, including the five dimensions of "policy and regulation", "economic market", "financial institutions", "behavior" and "economic non-market". Then, this paper introduced a novel way to combine a fuzzy Delphi and a fuzzy decision making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method. The fuzzy Delphi method was applied to extract significant factors from potential barriers. To analyze a series of causal relationships, the fuzzy DEMATEL approach was employed. Moreover, triangular fuzzy numbers (TFNs) are used firstly to express vague linguistic ratings in the proposed framework. Based on the experts' opinions, seventeen significant factors were chosen to assemble a final evaluation system. Eleven key barriers were identified by analyzing cause-effect relations, including "slight fiscal incentives", "inadequate energy market trading mechanisms", "a low priority of energy saving issues", etc. The key barriers affiliated with "market" and "policy and regulation" are much more important than the others. Except for B11 and B53, the others are the original factors. Finally, we listed relevant suggested measures to help SMEs, government departments and financial institutions overcome the key barriers.

show abstract

“…The traditional Delphi Method, developed by Dalkey & Helmer [5], has been widely used to obtain a consistent flow of answers through the results of questionnaires (Bouzon, Govindan, Rodriguez, & Campos [6]). Delphi is an expert opinion survey method with three features: anonymous response, iteration and controlled feedback, and finally statistical group response.…”

Section: Fuzzy Delphi Methods and Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Processmentioning

confidence: 99%

Implementing Pre-Reading Strategies to Improve Struggling ESL Learners’ Interest and Comprehension in English Reading Lessons

Thuraisingam¹

2017

IJECS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This paper presents the implementation of pre-reading strategies to facilitate reading skills and increase interest in reading lessons among struggling ESL primary school pupils using the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) and Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) which is a multiple-attribute decision process that is normally made by a review committee with experts from academia. It also aims at providing a systematic approach to selecting appropriate pre-reading strategies to improve pupils' interest and comprehension in English reading lessons. In this study, six English Language teachers from Kuala Lumpur participated as experts to answer a questionnaire in the Fuzzy Delphi method to determine pre-reading strategies that facilitate reading among struggling Year Four pupils. A total of 250 Year Four pupils participated in a comprehension pretest from which thirty-five struggling Year Four pupils were selected. Through the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) and the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP), three key pre-reading strategies were selected and sequenced according to their degree of importance as selected by the experts. The percentage of consensus achieved was 85% and the fuzzy hierarchy for pre-reading strategies was determined and ranked according to its importance namely activating prior knowledge, teaching explicit vocabulary, and conducting role-play. These strategies were implemented by the expert teachers during two English reading Research Cycles after which a post-test was administered. The post-test and checklists of observation on expert teachers indicated that the chosen pre-reading strategies had a significant effect in increasing pupils' interest and comprehension in reading.

show abstract

Identification and analysis of reverse logistics barriers using fuzzy Delphi method and AHP

Cited by 320 publications

References 120 publications

Construction Industrialization in China: Current Profile and the Prediction

Construction Industrialization in China: Current Profile and the Prediction

Identification of Financing Barriers to Energy Efficiency in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises by Integrating the Fuzzy Delphi and Fuzzy DEMATEL Approaches

Implementing Pre-Reading Strategies to Improve Struggling ESL Learners’ Interest and Comprehension in English Reading Lessons

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About