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A multi-objective decision-making process of supplier selection and order allocation for multi-period scheduling in an electronic market

H. Fazlollahtabar,I. Mahdavi,2 Authors,N. Mahdavi-Amiri

2011 · DOI: 10.1007/S00170-010-2800-6
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TLDR

An integrated approach of analytic hierarchy process, Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), and multi-objective nonlinear programming to consider both tangible and intangible factors in choosing the best suppliers and define the optimum quantities among selected suppliers to maximize the total value of purchasing and minimize the budget.