Bi-level Multi-objective Programming Problems with Fuzzy Parameters: Modified TOPSIS Approach
International Journal of Management and Fuzzy Systems • 2017
Publication Information
Authors
Ibrahim A. Baky; M. A. El Sayed
Keywords
Bi-level Programming, Fuzzy Sets, Fuzzy Parameters, TOPSIS, Fuzzy Goal Programming,
Multi-objective Programming
Journal
International Journal of Management and Fuzzy Systems
Publisher
Science Publishing Group
Volume
2
Issue
5
Pages
38-50
publication.type
International
Paper Link
Open Link
Supplementary Materials
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Abstract
In this paper, a modified TOPSIS (techniques for order preference by similarity to ideal solution) approach for
solving bi-level multi-objective programming (BL-MOP) problems with fuzzy parameters is presented. These fuzzy
parameters are assumed to be characterized by fuzzy numerical data, reflecting the experts' imprecise or fuzzy understanding
of the nature of the parameters in the problem formulation process. Firstly, the corresponding non-fuzzy bi-level programming
model is introduced based on the -level set. Secondly, a modified TOPSIS approach is developed, in which the fuzzy goal
programming (FGP) approach is used to solve the conflicting bi-objective distance functions instead of max-min operator. As
the FGP approach utilized to achieve the highest degree of each membership goal by minimizing the sum of the unwanted
deviational variables. Finally, an algorithm to clarify the modified TOPSIS approach, as well as Illustrative numerical example
and comparison with the existing methods, are presented.
solving bi-level multi-objective programming (BL-MOP) problems with fuzzy parameters is presented. These fuzzy
parameters are assumed to be characterized by fuzzy numerical data, reflecting the experts' imprecise or fuzzy understanding
of the nature of the parameters in the problem formulation process. Firstly, the corresponding non-fuzzy bi-level programming
model is introduced based on the -level set. Secondly, a modified TOPSIS approach is developed, in which the fuzzy goal
programming (FGP) approach is used to solve the conflicting bi-objective distance functions instead of max-min operator. As
the FGP approach utilized to achieve the highest degree of each membership goal by minimizing the sum of the unwanted
deviational variables. Finally, an algorithm to clarify the modified TOPSIS approach, as well as Illustrative numerical example
and comparison with the existing methods, are presented.
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