Fourth party logistics firm assessment using a novel neutrosophic MCDM

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Serhat Aydın ◽  
Mehmet Yörükoğlu ◽  
Mehmet Kabak
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Uncertain Data ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Software Infrastructure ◽  
Neutrosophic Sets ◽  
Fourth Party Logistics ◽  
Mcdm Method ◽  
Technological Service

The fourth party logistics (4PL) is an combiner that designs and implements the holistic supply chain solutions by using skills, knowledge, technology and resources of the service provider and its customer. A 4PL provider is also a technological service provider with eligible intellectual capital and the sufficient computer/software infrastructure. Defining the most appropriate 4PL service provider from the alternatives is not easy for companies, the solution can be addressed within the framework of the Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) problem, and subjective and uncertain data are required for this solution. “Fuzzy set theory” is a helpful tool for dealing with such subjectivity and uncertainty. In recent times, extensions of fuzzy sets have been evolved to address and describe the subjectivities and uncertainties more widely. Neutrosophic sets are one of the extensions of fuzzy sets, and unlike other extensions, they use the independent indeterminacy-membership function, thereby extracting important information and improving the accuracy of the decision-making process. A neutronophic MCDM method was proposed for the assessment of 4PL providers’ performance. In the application part of the study, neutrosophic language scale was used by three experts to evaluate the performance of 4PL providers. Then the closeness coefficient of each alternative was computed and sequenced in descending order. We also presented a comparative analysis with neutrosphic TOPSIS method. The results determined that the proposed neutrosophic MCDM method could be used in the performance evaluation of 4PL providers and similar problems.

An interval type-2 hesitant fuzzy best-worst method

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Ashraf Norouzi ◽  
Hossein Razavi hajiagha
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Uncertain Data ◽  
Interval Type ◽  
Best Worst Method

Multi criteria decision-making problems are usually encounter implicit, vague and uncertain data. Interval type-2 fuzzy sets (IT2FS) are widely used to develop various MCDM techniques especially for cases with uncertain linguistic approximation. However, there are few researches that extend IT2FS-based MCDM techniques into qualitative and group decision-making environment. The present study aims to adopt a combination of hesitant and interval type-2 fuzzy sets to develop an extension of Best-Worst method (BWM). The proposed approach provides a flexible and convenient way to depict the experts’ hesitant opinions especially in group decision-making context through a straightforward procedure. The proposed approach is called IT2HF-BWM. Some numerical case studies from literature have been used to provide illustrations about the feasibility and effectiveness of our proposed approach. Besides, a comparative analysis with an interval type-2 fuzzy AHP is carried out to evaluate the results of our proposed approach. In each case, the consistency ratio was calculated to determine the reliability of results. The findings imply that the proposed approach not only provides acceptable results but also outperforms the traditional BWM and its type-1 fuzzy extension.

A Novel spherical fuzzy CRITIC method and its application to prioritization of supplier selection criteria

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Cengiz Kahraman ◽  
Sezi Cevik Onar ◽  
Başar Öztayşi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Decision Matrix ◽  
Neutrosophic Sets ◽  
Numerical Illustration ◽  
Picture Fuzzy Sets

Linguistic terms are quite suitable to make evaluations in multiple criteria decision making problems since humans prefer them rather than sharp evaluations. When linguistic evaluations are used in the decision matrix instead of exact numerical values, fuzzy set theory can capture the vagueness in the linguistic evaluations. Ordinary fuzzy sets have been extended to many new types of fuzzy sets such as intuitionistic fuzzy sets, neutrosophic sets, spherical fuzzy sets and picture fuzzy sets. Spherical fuzzy sets are an extension of picture fuzzy sets whose squared sum of their parameters is at most equal to one. This paper develops a novel spherical fuzzy CRiteria Importance Through Intercriteria Correlation (CRITIC) method and applies it for prioritizing supplier selection criteria. Supplier selection is one of the most critical aspects of any organization since any mistake in this process may cause poor supplier performance and inefficiencies in the business processes. Supplier selection is a multi-criteria decision making problem involving several conflicting criteria and alternatives. A numerical illustration of the proposed method is also given for this problem.

scholarly journals On the Neutrosophic, Pythagorean and Some Other Novel Fuzzy Sets Theories Used in Decision Making: Invitation to Discuss

Entropy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (11) ◽  
pp. 1485
Author(s):  
Pavel Sevastjanov ◽  
Ludmila Dymova ◽  
Krzysztof Kaczmarek
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Short Paper ◽  
Neutrosophic Sets ◽  
Intuitionistic Fuzzy ◽  
Dempster Shafer Theory ◽  
Methodological Problems ◽  
Shafer Theory ◽  
Sets Theory

In this short paper, a critical analysis of the Neutrosophic, Pythagorean and some other novel fuzzy sets theories foundations is provided, taking into account that they actively used for the solution of the decision-making problems. The shortcomings of these theories are exposed. It is stated that the independence hypothesis, which is a cornerstone of the Neutrosophic sets theory, is not in line with common sense and therefore leads to the paradoxical results in the asymptotic limits of this theory. It is shown that the Pythagorean sets theory possesses questionable foundations, the sense of which cannot be explained reasonably. Moreover, this theory does not completely solve the declared problem. Similarly, important methodological problems of other analyzed theories are revealed. To solve the interior problems of the Atanassov’s intuitionistic fuzzy sets and to improve upon them, this being the reason most of the criticized novel sets theories were developed, an alternative approach based on extension of the intuitionistic fuzzy sets in the framework of the Dempster–Shafer theory is proposed. No propositions concerned with the improvement of the Cubic sets theory and Single-Valued Neutrosophic Offset theory were made, as their applicability was shown to be very dubious. In order to stimulate discussion, many statements are deliberately formulated in a hardline form.

scholarly journals An Ideal Technique for Decision-Making Problems for Uncertain Data and Its Application In Medical Science

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 923-927
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Similarity Measure ◽  
Real World ◽  
Uncertain Data ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Correlation Method ◽  
Uncertain Information ◽  
Neutrosophic Sets ◽  
Relation Database ◽  
Comparison Results

For representing and manipulating uncertain information like fuzzy, incomplete, inconsistent or imprecise, Neutrosophic relation database model is a more general platform, in the human decision-making process. Neutrosophic sets can easily handle real world problems. A new correlation method is introduced in this paper to construct similarity measure, by which decision making problem that exist in real world situation can be easily handled in regard of multiple existing criteria’s or incomplete or inconsistent information. The selection of the best option of alternative can be done by ranking all the other options as per similarity measure depending on concept of similarity. Later in this paper, an explanatory example is given of the proposed method and the comparison results are also presented to show the effective output.. The application in certain domains of medical diagnosis problems having multiple criteria’s in decision making are also discussed in the end of the proposed method.

scholarly journals Interval Neutrosophic Sets and Their Application in Multicriteria Decision Making Problems

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong-yu Zhang ◽  
Jian-qiang Wang ◽  
Xiao-hong Chen
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Aggregation Operators ◽  
Neutrosophic Sets ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
The Real ◽  
Comparison Approach ◽  
Interval Neutrosophic Sets

As a generalization of fuzzy sets and intuitionistic fuzzy sets, neutrosophic sets have been developed to represent uncertain, imprecise, incomplete, and inconsistent information existing in the real world. And interval neutrosophic sets (INSs) have been proposed exactly to address issues with a set of numbers in the real unit interval, not just a specific number. However, there are fewer reliable operations for INSs, as well as the INS aggregation operators and decision making method. For this purpose, the operations for INSs are defined and a comparison approach is put forward based on the related research of interval valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IVIFSs) in this paper. On the basis of the operations and comparison approach, two interval neutrosophic number aggregation operators are developed. Then, a method for multicriteria decision making problems is explored applying the aggregation operators. In addition, an example is provided to illustrate the application of the proposed method.

A New Entropy Measurement for the Analysis of Uncertain Data in MCDA Problems Using Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets and COPRAS Method

Axioms ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 335
Author(s):  
Parul Thakur ◽  
Bartłomiej Kizielewicz ◽  
Neeraj Gandotra ◽  
Andrii Shekhovtsov ◽  
Namita Saini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Uncertain Data ◽  
Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set ◽  
Entropy Method ◽  
Entropy Measure ◽  
Intuitionistic Fuzzy ◽  
Entropy Measurement ◽  
Decision Alternative ◽  
Copras Method

In this paper, we propose a new intuitionistic entropy measurement for multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) problems. The entropy of an intuitionistic fuzzy set (IFS) measures uncertainty related to the data modelling as IFS. The entropy of fuzzy sets is widely used in decision support methods, where dealing with uncertain data grows in importance. The Complex Proportional Assessment (COPRAS) method identifies the preferences and ranking of decisional variants. It also allows for a more comprehensive analysis of complex decision-making problems, where many opposite criteria are observed. This approach allows us to minimize cost and maximize profit in the finally chosen decision (alternative). This paper presents a new entropy measurement for fuzzy intuitionistic sets and an application example using the IFS COPRAS method. The new entropy method was used in the decision-making process to calculate the objective weights. In addition, other entropy methods determining objective weights were also compared with the proposed approach. The presented results allow us to conclude that the new entropy measure can be applied to decision problems in uncertain data environments since the proposed entropy measure is stable and unambiguous.

scholarly journals Similarity Measures of Quadripartitioned Single Valued Bipolar Neutrosophic Sets and Its Application in Multi-Criteria Decision Making Problems

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1012
Author(s):  
Subhadip Roy ◽  
Jeong-Gon Lee ◽  
Anita Pal ◽  
Syamal Kumar Samanta
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Similarity Measures ◽  
Distance Measures ◽  
Neutrosophic Set ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Neutrosophic Sets ◽  
Decision Making Problem ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Bipolar Fuzzy Sets

In this paper, a definition of quadripartitioned single valued bipolar neutrosophic set (QSVBNS) is introduced as a generalization of both quadripartitioned single valued neutrosophic sets (QSVNS) and bipolar neutrosophic sets (BNS). There is an inherent symmetry in the definition of QSVBNS. Some operations on them are defined and a set theoretic study is accomplished. Various similarity measures and distance measures are defined on QSVBNS. An algorithm relating to multi-criteria decision making problem is presented based on quadripartitioned bipolar weighted similarity measure. Finally, an example is shown to verify the flexibility of the given method and the advantage of considering QSVBNS in place of fuzzy sets and bipolar fuzzy sets.

Multicriteria Decision Making Using Double Refined Indeterminacy Neutrosophic Cross Entropy and Indeterminacy Based Cross Entropy

2016 ◽  
Vol 859 ◽  
pp. 129-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilanthenral Kandasamy ◽  
Florentin Smarandache
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Cross Entropy ◽  
Neutrosophic Set ◽  
Neutrosophic Sets ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Inconsistent Information ◽  
Decision Making Problem ◽  
The Cross

Double Refined Indeterminacy Neutrosophic Set (DRINS) is an inclusive case of the refined neutrosophic set, defined by Smarandache (2013), which provides the additional possibility to represent with sensitivity and accuracy the uncertain, imprecise, incomplete, and inconsistent information which are available in real world. More precision is provided in handling indeterminacy; by classifying indeterminacy (I) into two, based on membership; as indeterminacy leaning towards truth membership (IT) and indeterminacy leaning towards false membership (IF). This kind of classification of indeterminacy is not feasible with the existing Single Valued Neutrosophic Set (SVNS), but it is a particular case of the refined neutrosophic set (where each T, I, F can be refined into T1, T2, ...; I1, I2, ...; F1, F2, ...). DRINS is better equipped at dealing indeterminate and inconsistent information, with more accuracy than SVNS, which fuzzy sets and Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets (IFS) are incapable of. Based on the cross entropy of neutrosophic sets, the cross entropy of DRINSs, known as Double Refined Indeterminacy neutrosophic cross entropy, is proposed in this paper. This proposed cross entropy is used for a multicriteria decision-making problem, where the criteria values for alternatives are considered under a DRINS environment. Similarly, an indeterminacy based cross entropy using DRINS is also proposed. The double valued neutrosophic weighted cross entropy and indeterminacy based cross entropy between the ideal alternative and an alternative is obtained and utilized to rank the alternatives corresponding to the cross entropy values. The most desirable one(s) in decision making process is selected. An illustrative example is provided to demonstrate the application of the proposed method. A brief comparison of the proposed method with the existing methods is carried out.

scholarly journals NEW DISSIMILARITY MEASURES ON PICTURE FUZZY SETS AND APPLICATIONS

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nhung Thi Le ◽  
Dinh Van Nguyen ◽  
Chau Minh Ngoc ◽  
Thao Xuan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Pattern Recognition ◽  
Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Dissimilarity Measures ◽  
Selection Problems ◽  
Mcdm Method ◽  
Picture Fuzzy Sets

The dissimilarity measures between fuzzy sets/intuitionistic fuzzy sets/picture fuzzy sets are studied and applied in various matters. In this paper, we propose some new dissimilarity measures on picture fuzzy sets. This new dissimilarity measures overcome the restrictions of all existing dissimilarity measures on picture fuzzy sets. After that, we apply these new measures to the pattern recognition problems. Finally, we introduce a multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) method that used the new dissimilarity measures and apply them in the supplier selection problems.

scholarly journals INTERVAL-VALUED NEUTROSOPHIC AHP WITH POSSIBILITY DEGREE METHOD

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eda Bolturk ◽  
Cengiz Kahraman
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Pairwise Comparison ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Neutrosophic Sets ◽  
Interval Numbers ◽  
Possibility Degree ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Interval Valued

The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is one of the most widely used methods in multi criteria decision making (MCDM) in many areas. The method has been extended with hesitant fuzzy sets, intuitionistic fuzzy sets, neutrosophic sets, and type -2 fuzzy sets etc. These extended methods can consider the vagueness in decision making problems through different definitions of membership functions. Each of them tries to increase the effectiveness of AHP under uncertainty. Decision makers can fully express their judgments through neutrosophic sets (NS) since NS are based on three independent parameters, truthiness (T), indeterminancy (I) and falsity (F), providing a distinction between a ‘relative truth’ and an ‘absolute truth’. In this paper, we employ the possibility degree method for ranking interval numbers in our neutrosophic AHP approach by utilizing NS’ representation power. Besides, we employ interval-valued NS since a larger domain for the definition of T, I, and F is provided. Pairwise comparison matrices can be filled in by using linguistic terms such as weakly more important, moderately more important or extremely important. Then, we obtain the relative importance degrees of criteria by using the possibility degree method. In order to show the effectiveness of our method, a MCDM application is given in energy planning. Comparative and sensitivity analyses are also presented in the paper.  

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