HighlightsWe use nearest weighted interval approximation.We incorporate fuzzy and ordinal data in DEA to deal with volume discounts.We assess sustainability of suppliers.

    AbstractIn this paper, we reformulate conventional data envelopment analysis (DEA) models and propose a novel method for evaluating sustainability of suppliers in the presence of interval volume discount offers, fuzzy data, and ordinal data. To this end, we convert all data into interval data. To convert fuzzy data into interval data, we use nearest weighted interval approximation by applying weighting function and we convert each ordinal data into interval one. Then, using enhanced Russell model, interval efficiencies are obtained. After that, using preference degree approach, we rank suppliers. Finally, a case study is presented to illustrate our proposed approach.


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    Title :

    How to assess sustainability of suppliers in volume discount context? A new data envelopment analysis approach


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    Publication date :

    2017-01-01


    Size :

    20 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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