Search Results - subject_exact:"Multi-criteria analysis"

Global spatiotemporal multi-criteria analysis of coastal risk : current and future hot spots and clusters

Bidoia, Marco; Giupponi, Carlo - 2026

Coastal zones are among the environments most threatened by climate change. Although various efforts for global mapping and classification of coastal social and ecological systems have been undertaken, the ability to analyse and describe the spatial heterogeneity and multidimensionality of these...

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Identifying critical export performance drivers through SWARA analysis : internal vs. external factors

Kahveci, Eyup; Toprak, Biset; Zaim, Selim - 2026

This study aims to identify and prioritize the key factors influencing export performance among Turkish exporters, based on the resource-based view (RBV) and industrial organization theory (IO), categorizing the factors as internal and external, and employing the Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio...

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A system dynamics model to support transportation procurement based on the logistical costs of potato distribution in Mexico

Vazquez-Hernández, Andrea C.; Alvarez-Mirazo, Ruben H.; … - 2026

Background: This study evaluates the return on investment (ROI) in new transport equipment using a purpose-built graphical user interface (GUI), addressing whether acquiring additional vehicles for peak demand periods is economically viable compared to optimizing the existing fleet. The research...

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Multi-criteria analysis of the Baltic banks from client attraction and profit generation perspectives

Kriščiukaitytė, Karolina; Baležentis, Tomas; … - 2025

The economic and regulatory environment banks operate in poses challenges in regard to different facets of sustainability and requires proper managerial and technological innovations. Bank performance can be analysed from various viewpoints. Therefore, it is important to develop comprehensive...

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Multi-criteria analysis as a method for selecting the best route of hinterland connections : case study in South Sumatra, Indonesia

Octaviansyah, Decky; Buchari, Erika; Arliansyah, Joni; … - 2024

Container Terminal Port of Boombaru is a Port that serves goods in container’s shape for shipping, and it is located in Palembang, South Sumatra Province. The results of the projections show that the growth rate of Berth occupancy at the Boombaru Port container terminal is very significant,...

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Selecting indicators to assess the sustainability of urban freight transport using a multi-criteria analysis

Ayadi, Hana; Benaissa, Mounir; Hamani, Nadia; Kermad, Lyes - 2024

Background: Urban freight transport has recently garnered significant attention from both professionals and academics due to its pivotal role in fostering economic and social development. Despite notable progress, this sector faces challenges that hinder its long-term sustainability. Addressing...

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Global spatiotemporal multi-criteria analysis of coastal risk: Current and future hot spots and clusters

Bidoia, Marco; Giupponi, Carlo - 2026

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Financial analysis and sustainability from a multi-criteria perspective in the automotive sector

García, Fernando; Carmen García, María del; García, … - 2026

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A multi-objective open shop model for optimizing scheduling in automotive repair shops

Behbahani, Mohammad; Izadbakhsh, Reza; Izadbakhsh, … - 2026

Warranty and after-sales services have become increasingly critical due to their significant cost implications for both manufacturers and consumers. Efficient scheduling in automobile repair shops plays a key role in enhancing customer satisfaction while minimizing operational inefficiencies....

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From integration to attraction : a PROMETHEE approach to macro-talent management for migrants : a comparative analysis of european welfare models

Tsaousiotis, Kiriakos; Panitsidis, Konstantinos; Vezou, … - 2026

Amid Europe's demographic decline and the intensifying global "war for talent," migration is increasingly viewed as a critical source of human capital capable of sustaining economic growth and welfare systems. Nevertheless, the literature on Macro-Talent Management (MTM) has primarily focused on...

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Optimizing the assignment decisions in the refugee resettlement process

Armas, Jesica de; Bélanger, Valérie; Laporte, Gilbert; … - 2026

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Unveiling ESG controversy risks : a multi-criteria evaluation of whistleblowing performance in European financial institutions

Sklavos, George; Zournatzidou, Georgia; Sariannidis, … - 2026

Financial institutions face increased reputational, regulatory, and ethical risks as the frequency and complexity of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) controversies increase. Whistleblowing mechanisms are essential in the context of institutional resilience and the mitigation of...

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A machine learning and multi-criteria decision-making approach to cycle counting

Vaccari, Laura; Balugani, Elia; Lolli, Francesco; … - 2026

Background: Inventory record inaccuracy (IRI) causes discrepancies between physical and digital inventories, leading to production delays and customer dissatisfaction. Cycle counting, in this context, is a common corrective action. Pareto-based ABC analysis is widely used to decide which items...

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A multi-criteria decision-making approach for air rescue units allocation during disaster response

Rebouças, Sergio; Pamplona, Daniel A.; Scarpel, … - 2026

Background: Despite advances in monitoring and forecasting systems, natural disasters continue to cause significant human losses. During the response phase, fast decisions are required to allocate limited resources, particularly rescue helicopters, which play a key role in reaching inaccessible...

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A risk-integrated supplier selection framework for shipbuilding materials : a hybrid BWM-TOPSIS approach

Pribadi, Sri Rejeki Wahyu; Santosa, Budi; Wirjodirdjo, … - 2026

Background: Supplier selection in shipbuilding is a high-stakes decision problem due to stringent quality requirements, compressed construction schedules, and elevated project risks. This study develops a systematic decision-support framework for selecting shipbuilding material suppliers while...

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Sustainable and safe last-mile delivery : a multi-objective truck-drone matheuristic

Mahmoodi, Armin; Davoodi, Mehdi; Easa, Said M.; Sajadi, … - 2026

Background: The rapid growth of e-commerce has intensified the need for last-mile delivery systems that can navigate urban congestion while minimizing environmental impact. Hybrid truck-drone networks offer a promising solution by combining heavy-duty ground transport with aerial flexibility;...

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Designing sustainable healthcare additive manufacturing networks using a multi-objective spatial routing framework

Kasin Ransikarbum; Nivasanon, Chanipa; … - 2026

Background: This study evaluates an additive manufacturing (AM) network designed to balance economic performance, lead time, and environmental impact within the healthcare logistics and supply chain. Methods: An integrated framework is proposed that identifies optimal AM facility locations using...

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The impact of digital transformation on the business performance of logistics enterprises : a multi-criteria approach

Nguyen Han-Khanh; Pham, Long Quang - 2026

Background: In the era of rapid technological advancement, digital transformation has emerged as a pivotal strategy for enhancing operational efficiency and competitiveness in logistics enterprises, particularly amid globalization and post pandemic recovery; this study aims to evaluate its...

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Operational AI for multimodal urban transport : a systematic literature review and deployment framework for multi-objective control and electrification

Deligiannis, Alexandros; Madas, Michael - 2026

Background: Digital transformation is reshaping healthcare operations, with loyalty programs increasingly used to strengthen patient engagement and streamline administrative workflows. However, fragmented information systems and manual verification routines continue to create bottlenecks,...

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An adaptive fuzzy multi-objective digital twin framework for multi-depot cold-chain vehicle routing in agri-biotech supply networks

Nozari, Hamed; Yordanova, Zornitsa - 2026

Background: Cold chain distribution in Agri-Biotech supply chains faces serious challenges due to strict time windows, high temperature sensitivity, and conflict between different operational objectives, and conventional static approaches are unable to address these complexities. Methods: In...

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A conceptual framework for evaluating green logistics practices through multi-criteria decision-making methods

Jefimovaitė, Laura; Vienažindienė, Milita - 2026

Background: Green logistics practices are crucial for achieving the EU's Green Deal objectives, addressing environmental challenges, improving supply chain efficiency, and fostering business sustainability. This paper presents a conceptual framework for green logistics practices and their...

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A multi-time-window multi-objective hybrid fleet home health care routing optimization problem considering caregiver utilization and compatibility

Li, Wendi; Du, Gang; Yue, Xiaohang - 2026

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A sustainability framework for ranking industrial heat decarbonisation technologies using multi-criteria analysis

Jovet, Yoann; Lefèvre, Frédéric; Laurent, Alexis; … - 2026

Industrial decarbonisation is a central challenge in achieving global climate targets, particularly due to the sector's heavy reliance on fossil-based heat generation. As efforts to transition toward electrified and low-carbon heating technologies intensify, it becomes essential to assess their...

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Smart energy strategies for dynamic EV charging and renewable integration in distribution systems : a multi-objective optimization framework

Yuvaraj, T.; Krishnamoorthy, R.; Arun, S.; Bajaj, Mohit; … - 2026

The accelerating penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping modern distribution networks by introducing substantial, time-varying charging demand and new operational uncertainties. At the same time, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capable EVs offer unprecedented flexibility to support grid...

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Site selection for onshore wind energy in Iceland using GIS-based mapping

Cook, David; Jon Geir Petursson; Hrabalíková, Michaela - 2026

Iceland's significant onshore wind energy potential remains untapped, with no operational wind farms despite recognized opportunities for over a decade. Two wind energy projects, approved under Iceland's Master Plan for Nature Protection and Energy Utilization - a legally enshrined...

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Decision support for energy system transformation : a systematic analysis of MADM software for sustainability assessment

Mesa Estrada, Laura Sofia; Haase, Martina; Baumann, Manuel - 2026

Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) methods for sustainability assessment (SA) have been used in various decision-making processes for energy system transformation. However, concerns remain about the complexity and resource intensity of their application. The literature on MCDA and SA...

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Multi-criteria ordinal hierarchical classification to improve energy investment decisions

Diaz Robles, Raymundo; Granados Montelongo, Juan Antonio; … - 2026

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Supporting sustainable energy finance through hierarchical multi-criteria sorting of electricity generation technologies

Solares, Efrain; Díaz, Raymundo; Sanchez, Juan Manuel; … - 2026

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Expert-elicited weights in multi-criteria decision analysis : theory and practice

Chang, Shu-ya - 2026

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Improved sustainability in cellular manufacturing systems : sensitivity analysis of penalty function driven NSG-II

Sibanda, Melusi Mithi; Padayachee, Jared - 2026

Purpose: Research suggests that material handling costs account for 20-50% of production costs. Furthermore, these production cost could be reduced by 10-30% by dynamically changing the layout. We propose an integer programming model to sustainably solve plant layouts in a financially...

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The Review of applications of decision-making techniques in supply chain management

Tatarczak, Anna - 2026

Objective: The objective of the article is to provide a systematic literature review of Multi-criteria Decision-making (MCDM) techniques in supply chain and logistics management. It aims to fill a research gap by offering an objective overview of the latest advancements in decision-making...

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Risk-sensitive performance evaluation of life insurance markets in EU and EEA countries : a MPSI-CoCoSo approach

Kaya, Neylan; Bozcuk, Aslıhan Ersoy; Ünal Uyar, … - 2026

The life insurance sector plays a critical role in the financial stability of countries due to its long-term liability structure and strong interaction with the financial system. The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance of the life insurance sector in the EU and EEA countries using a...

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An analytical framework for enhancing hospital pharmacy supply chain performance using fuzzy rough set theory

Detcharat Sumrit; Katthamaruesee, Sudarat - 2026

The pharmaceutical supply chain is vital to hospital operations but faces persistent challenges, including drug shortages, regulatory constraints, and inventory inefficiencies. This study explores the application of the Triple-A Supply Chain (TASC) framework agility, adaptability, and alignment...

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A risk-averse multi-objective analytics framework for green supply chain design under uncertainty

Ghorbani, Shahryar; Nematian, Javad; Yıldırım, Figen; … - 2026

In response to increasing concerns about environmental issues, businesses, and industries face pressure to mitigate their negative environmental impacts. Consequently, firms must reevaluate their operations to align with environmental standards. To address both economic and environmental...

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An analytical framework for evaluating blockchain and IoT use cases in sustainable supply chains

Shoomal, Atefeh; Jahanbakht, Mohammad; Componation, Paul J. - 2026

The integration of blockchain technology and the Internet of Things offers substantial potential to improve sustainability, transparency, and operational efficiency in supply chains. However, identifying the most appropriate blockchain-Internet of Things use case remains a complex multi-criteria...

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A quantitative-qualitative framework for evaluating blockchain adoption in PI-oriented logistics systems

Huang, Qian; Kawase, Takeshi; Sirawadee Arunyanart; … - 2026

Background: Blockchain has emerged as a promising enabler for improving transparency, trust, and operational efficiency in logistics systems. In PI-oriented logistics environments, where openness, interoperability, and streamlined information exchange are emphasized, blockchain offers a...

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A p-ary Choquet-based multi-criteria decision-making approach for assessing sustainability indicators in urban development

Mecca, Beatrice; Lami, Isabella M.; Brunelli, Matteo - 2026

This research acknowledges the existence of a dichotomy between the weak sustainability (WS) and strong sustainability (SST) paradigms, which can heavily influence decision-making analysis methods. Rather than entering the debate between WS and SST, we take the need for SST as a starting point...

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Generative artificial intelligence-powered approach to multiple criteria selection of advertising 4.0 services suppliers : case of sustainable fashion industry

Sorooshian, Shahryar; Syed Radzi Rahamaddulla; Ahmad, … - 2026

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From tradition to technology : understanding the key barriers of Agriculture 4.0 adoption in Bangladesh

Bari, Mir Ramisha; Islam, A. I. M. Johurul; Uday, … - 2026

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A decision-aid approach to social media assessment using PROMETHEE II in Greek grocery retail

Tarnanidis, Theodore; Papathanasiou, Jason; Mareschal, … - 2026

This study assesses the effectiveness of social media advertising campaigns in the supermarket sector by combining managerial insights with multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) to support informed, sustainable decision-making. Considering the ever-increasing complexity of digital...

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Regime-aware conditional neural processes with multi-criteria decision support for operational electricity price forecasting

Das, Abhinav; Schlüter, Stephan; Schneider, Lorenz - 2026

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Disturbance-aware multi-criteria network optimization for carrier selection and risk-aware routing in multimodal logistics systems

Onyshchenko, Svitlana; Melnyk, Oleksiy; Jurkovič, Martin; … - 2026

Background: Efficient carrier selection and routing in multimodal logistics networks is increasingly complex due to operational uncertainty, fluctuating service reliability, and the need for disturbance-aware decision-support tools. This study develops an integrated optimization framework for...

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Medical aesthetics clinic location selection using SMART single-valued neutrosophic TOPSIS

Napat Harnpornchai; Saijai, Worrawat - 2026

Background: Location decision plays a key role in strategic logistics and business success. The beauty business in Thailand has continuously grown, and medical aesthetics clinic location is one of the critical factors for business success. The problem is also related to sustainable urban service...

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A fuzzy decision model for evaluating centralized purchasing process performance

Mansouri, Nidal; Soulhi, Aziz - 2026

Background: Evaluating centralized purchasing performance is a complex multi-criteria decision-making problem involving uncertainty, linguistic assessments, and subjective judgments from internal clients. Existing approaches provide limited support for handling these characteristics...

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A structured framework for circular supplier selection : a hybrid multi-criteria decision-making approach

Tramarico, Claudemir Leif; Petrillo, Antonella; … - 2026

Background: Circular supply chains (CSC) have emerged as a strategic response to sustainability challenges, while adoption remains uneven. Supplier selection is a key driver of effectiveness, shaped by organizational capabilities, institutional support, and leadership. This study develops a...

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Evaluating operational and environmental factors in circular supply chains : a decision-making model integrating sustainability dimensions

Tramarico, Claudemir Leif; Ortiz Barrios, Miguel Angel; … - 2026

Background: The transition from linear to circular supply chains (CSC) is critical for advancing sustainability, resilience, and resource efficiency, while supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, existing studies rarely integrate internal operational performance with...

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Multi-criteria decision analysis of e-commerce software selection using AHP-NWA hybrid model

Rakić, Rade; Gligorijević, Milan; Viduka, Dejan; … - 2026

In the digital economy, selecting the right e-commerce platform is a strategic decision with significant implications for efficiency and competitiveness. This paper applies a hybrid decision-making framework that integrates the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Net Worth Analysis (NWA) to...

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Using accounting dataset for agricultural sustainability assessment through a multi-criteria approach : an Italian case study

Boggia, Antonio; Fagioli, F. F.; Paolotti, L.; Ruiz, … - 2023

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Multi-criteria analysis of the competitiveness of major Baltic Sea container terminals

Bartosiewicz, Aleksandra; Jadczak, Radosław - 2023

The rapid growth in the volume of international container transport requires that the entire transport chain become more competitive, including maritime container terminals. The aim of the article is to identify the number and location of major Baltic container terminals and to perform a...

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Defining cyber risk scenarios to evaluate IoT systems

Andrade, Roberto; Ortiz, Iván; Cazares, María; Navas, … - 2023

The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has accelerated digital transformation processes in organizations and cities. However, it has also opened new security challenges due to the complexity and dynamism of these systems. The application of security risk analysis methodologies used to...

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