Sustainable Supplier Selection and Order Allocation Using an Integrated ROG-Based Type-2 Fuzzy Decision-Making Approach

Abstract

The sustainable Supplier Evaluation and Selection and Order Allocation (SSOA) problem has received significant attention in supply chain management due to its potential to enhance a company’s performance, improve customer satisfaction, and reduce costs. In this study, an integrated methodology is proposed to address the SSOA problem. The methodology combines multiple techniques to handle the uncertainties associated with supplier evaluation, including a new ranking method based on the concept of Radius of Gyration (ROG) for interval type-2 fuzzy sets. The methodology also incorporates both subjective weights obtained using the Simple Multi-Attribute Rating Technique (SMART) and expert preferences, and objective weights calculated using the Method based on the Removal Effects of Criteria (MEREC) method to determine the weights of evaluation criteria. Some criteria for sustainable development are used to evaluate supplier performance, resulting in type-2 fuzzy sets, which are evaluated using the Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment (WASPAS) method. The ROG-based ranking method is employed to calculate the relative scores of suppliers. Finally, a multi-objective decision-making (MODM) mathematical model is presented to identify suitable suppliers and allocate their order quantities. The methodology is demonstrated in a sustainable SSOA problem and is shown to be efficient and effective, as the ROG-based ranking method allows for more accurate supplier performance evaluation, and the use of the criteria highlights the importance of sustainability in supplier selection and order allocation. The methodology’s practicality is further supported by the analysis conducted in this study, which demonstrates the methodology’s ability to handle the uncertainties associated with supplier evaluation and selection. The proposed methodology offers a comprehensive approach to the SSOA problem that can effectively handle the uncertainties in supplier evaluation and selection and promote sustainable practices in supply chain management.

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