There is a localization wave in the semiconductor industry for pushing wafer foundries to transfer their production capacity to where chip designers are located. The main reasons for the localization of semiconductor supply chains include the US-China trade war, geopolitics, COVID-19, the...

Due to its location in arid and semi-arid climates, Iran is one of the countries with the highest water stress, and the need for a study that states a solution for using salt water is felt more than ever. For the first time in this paper, an indirect method is presented to identify areas prone...

As current production and consumption patterns exceed planetary boundaries, many leaders have stressed the need to adopt green economic stimulus policies in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper provides an integrated multi-stakeholder framework to design an economic recovery...

Access to high-quality and affordable healthcare services is necessary for people worldwide. Achieving this goal requires healthcare providers to procure the best available equipment and pharmaceutical items at the lowest possible cost. Hence, proper supplier selection is crucial for all...

Transportation consumes approximately 29% of the world's energy and is responsible for approximately 25% of CO2 emissions worldwide. In Cuenca, Ecuador, fossil fuels for transportation represent 59.9% of total energy consumption. Ecuadorian legislation has specified gradually replacing...