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Supplier Selection Problem with Type-2 Fuzzy Parameters: A Neutrosophic Optimization Approach

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This paper investigates the multiobjective supplier selection problem (SSP) with type-2 fuzzy parameters. All the involved parameters such as aggregate demand, budget allocation, quota flexibility, rating values, are depicted as type-2 triangular fuzzy (T-2TF) parameters. To tackle the T-2TF, first, critical values (CV)-based reduction method is introduced, and then chance-constrained programming is modeled to obtain the crisp version of the multiobjective SSP. Secondly, an interval-based approximation method is also developed for defuzzifying the T-2TF parameters. Further, a novel interactive neutrosophic programming approach is also suggested to solve the deterministic multiobjective SSP, which allows the decision-makers to incorporate the neutral thoughts or indeterminacy degrees efficiently. The computational study is presented to verify and validate the defuzzfied techniques and the proposed solution approach. An ample opportunity to select the most desired compromise solution with maximum overall satisfaction level is also addressed. Finally, the conclusions and future research direction are revealed based on the discussed work.

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All authors are thankful to the editors and reviewers for their insightful comments. The authors extend their appreciation to the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Saud University for funding this work through research group No (RG- 1438-089).

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The authors extend their appreciation to the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Saud University for funding this work through research group No (RG- 1438-089).

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Ahmad, S., Ahmad, F. & Sharaf, M. Supplier Selection Problem with Type-2 Fuzzy Parameters: A Neutrosophic Optimization Approach. Int. J. Fuzzy Syst. 23, 755–775 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40815-020-01012-7

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