scholarly journals Application of Two-Phase Fuzzy Optimization Approach to Multiproduct Multistage Integrated Production Planning with Linguistic Preference under Uncertainty

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shan Lu ◽  
Hongye Su ◽  
Lian Xiao ◽  
Li Zhu

This paper tackles the challenges for a production planning problem with linguistic preference on the objectives in an uncertain multiproduct multistage manufacturing environment. The uncertain sources are modelled by fuzzy sets and involve those induced by both the epistemic factors of process and external factors from customers and suppliers. A fuzzy multiobjective mixed integer programming model with different objective priorities is proposed to address the problem which attempts to simultaneously minimize the relevant operations cost and maximize the average safety stock holding level and the average service level. The epistemic and external uncertainty is simultaneously considered and formulated as flexible constraints. By defining the priority levels, a two-phase fuzzy optimization approach is used to manage the preference extent and convert the original model into an auxiliary crisp one. Then a novel interactive solution approach is proposed to solve this problem. An industrial case originating from a steel rolling plant is applied to implement the proposed approach. The numerical results demonstrate the efficiency and feasibility to handle the linguistic preference and provide a compromised solution in an uncertain environment.

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (01) ◽  
pp. 101-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
MUKESH KUMAR MEHLAWAT ◽  
PANKAJ GUPTA

In this paper, we develop a hybrid bi-objective credibility-based fuzzy mathematical programming model for portfolio selection under fuzzy environment. To deal with imprecise parameters, we use a hybrid credibility-based approach that combines the expected value and chance constrained programming techniques. The model simultaneously maximizes the portfolio return and minimizes the portfolio risk. We also consider an additional important criterion, namely, portfolio liquidity as a constraint in the model to make it better suited for practical applications. The proposed fuzzy optimization model is solved using a two-phase approach. An empirical study is included to demonstrate applicability of the proposed model and the solution approach in real-world applications of portfolio selection.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 9687
Author(s):  
Jun-Hee Han ◽  
Ju-Yong Lee ◽  
Bongjoo Jeong

This study considers a production planning problem with a two-level supply chain consisting of multiple suppliers and a manufacturing plant. Each supplier that consists of multiple production lines can produce several types of semi-finished products, and the manufacturing plant produces the finished products using the semi-finished products from the suppliers to meet dynamic demands. In the suppliers, different types of semi-finished products can be produced in the same batch, and products in the same batch can only be started simultaneously (at the same time) even if they complete at different times. The purpose of this study is to determine the selection of suppliers and their production lines for the production of semi-finished products for each period of a given planning horizon, and the objective is to minimize total costs associated with the supply chain during the whole planning horizon. To solve this problem, we suggest a mixed integer programming model and a heuristic algorithm. To verify performance of the algorithm, a series of tests are conducted on a number of instances, and the results are presented.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
Mohamed K. Omar ◽  
Muzalna Mohd-Jusoh ◽  
Mohd Omar

This paper considers the hierarchical production planning (HPP) concept to solve a production planning problem in the process industry in a fuzzy environment. The adopted fuzzy HPP consists of two levels in which a fuzzy aggregate production planning (FAPP) model is developed in the first level, and then a fuzzy disaggregate production planning (FDPP) model is developed at the second level. The FAPP was reported by Omar et al. [1] and therefore, this research paper discusses the FDPP model. We formulated the disaggregate model as a fuzzy mixed-integer linear programming model that aims to develop a master production schedule in which numbers of optimal batches are developed in presence of setup time. In addition, we evaluate the performance of the FMILP by comparing its results with a previously reported approach. The findings indicate that significant cost savings were achieved by adopting the fuzzy mathematical programming approach.


2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 369-395
Author(s):  
Nasser Tarin ◽  
Adel Azar ◽  
Seyyed Abbas Ebrahimi

Purpose Some essential issues about modeling of reverse logistics (RL) systems and product recovery networks include consideration of the qualities of the returned products, taking into account uncertainty and integrating the forward and reverse flows. The purpose of this paper is to develop the integrated RL model, which focuses on the control of inventory and production planning problems in a case of uncertainty in demand, quantities and qualities of returns. Design/methodology/approach The model involves a forward production route, three alternative recovery routes and a disposal route. Various levels of qualities are considered for returned products. A fuzzy mixed integer programming model (FMIP) is developed to provide a solution for the problems of production planning and inventory control. After maximizing the satisfaction degree, different solutions can have the same maximum. Moreover, policies that use all recovery routes and reduce the overall uncertainty have no chance to be chosen. To tackle these problems, a two-phase approach method is applied. Findings According to the results of the numerical example, using different and appropriate recovery options based on the quality of returns can significantly decrease the recovery costs. Similarly, it is shown that the two-phase approach can be an effective and efficient method to reach a satisfactory solution for such problems. Originality/value In this study, after maximizing the FMIP model, a two-phase approach ‒ as a novel optimization technique in this research ‒ is employed to achieve a desirable solution.


2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Ochoa Bique ◽  
Leonardo K. K. Maia ◽  
Ignacio E. Grossmann ◽  
Edwin Zondervan

Abstract A strategy for the design of a hydrogen supply chain (HSC) network in Germany incorporating the uncertainty in the hydrogen demand is proposed. Based on univariate sensitivity analysis, uncertainty in hydrogen demand has a very strong impact on the overall system costs. Therefore we consider a scenario tree for a stochastic mixed integer linear programming model that incorporates the uncertainty in the hydrogen demand. The model consists of two configurations, which are analyzed and compared to each other according to production types: water electrolysis versus steam methane reforming. Each configuration has a cost minimization target. The concept of value of stochastic solution (VSS) is used to evaluate the stochastic optimization results and compare them to their deterministic counterpart. The VSS of each configuration shows significant benefits of a stochastic optimization approach for the model presented in this study, corresponding up to 26% of infrastructure investments savings.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianlong Ge ◽  
Xiaobo Ge ◽  
Weixin Wang

Due to the gradual improvement of urban traffic network construction and the increasing number of optional paths between any two points, how to optimize a vehicle travel path in a multi-path road network and then improve the efficiency of urban distribution has become a difficult problem for logistics companies. For this purpose, a mixed-integer mathematical programming model with a time window based on multiple paths for urban distribution in a multi-path environment is established and its exact solution solved using software CPLEX. Additionally, in order to test the application and feasibility of the model, simulation experiments were performed on the four parameters of time, distance, cost, and fuel consumption. Furthermore, using Jingdong (JD), the main urban area in Chongqing, as an example, the experimental results reveal that an algorithm that considers the path selection can significantly improve the efficiency of urban distribution in metropolitan areas with complex road structures.


2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-138
Author(s):  
A. Stawowy ◽  
J. Duda

Abstract In the paper, we present a coordinated production planning and scheduling problem for three major shops in a typical alloy casting foundry, i.e. a melting shop, molding shop with automatic line and a core shop. The castings, prepared from different metal, have different weight and different number of cores. Although core preparation does not required as strict coordination with molding plan as metal preparation in furnaces, some cores may have limited shelf life, depending on the material used, or at least it is usually not the best organizational practice to prepare them long in advance. Core shop have limited capacity, so the cores for castings that require multiple cores should be prepared earlier. We present a mixed integer programming model for the coordinated production planning and scheduling problem of the shops. Then we propose a simple Lagrangian relaxation heuristic and evolutionary based heuristic to solve the coordinated problem. The applicability of the proposed solution in industrial practice is verified on large instances of the problem with the data simulating actual production parameters in one of the medium size foundry.


2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 863-866 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Duda ◽  
A. Stawowy

Abstract In the paper we studied a production planning problem in a mid-size foundry that provides tailor-made cast products in small lots for a large number of clients. Assuming that a production bottleneck is the furnace, a mixed-integer programming (MIP) model is proposed to determine the lot size of the items and the required alloys to be produced during each period of the finite planning horizon that is subdivided into smaller periods. As using an advanced commercial MIP solvers may be impractical for more complex and large problem instances, we proposed and compared a few computational intelligence heuristics i.e. tabu search, genetic algorithm and differential evolution. The examination showed that heuristic approaches can provide a good compromise between speed and quality of solutions and can be used in real-world production planning.


2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Rabbani ◽  
Neda Manavizadeh ◽  
Niloofar Sadat Hosseini Aghozi

Purpose – This paper aims to consider a multi-site production planning problem with failure in rework and breakdown subject to demand uncertainty. Design/methodology/approach – In this new mathematical model, at first, a feasible range for production time is found, and then the model is rewritten considering the demand uncertainty and robust optimization techniques. Here, three evolutionary methods are presented: robust particle swarm optimization, robust genetic algorithm (RGA) and robust simulated annealing with the ability of handling uncertainties. Firstly, the proposed mathematical model is validated by solving a problem in the LINGO environment. Afterwards, to compare and find the efficiency of the proposed evolutionary methods, some large-size test problems are solved. Findings – The results show that the proposed models can prepare a promising approach to fulfill an efficient production planning in multi-site production planning. Results obtained by comparing the three proposed algorithms demonstrate that the presented RGA has better and more efficient solutions. Originality/value – Considering the robust optimization approach to production system with failure in rework and breakdown under uncertainty.


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