@article{WANG2008, 
author = {Junyan WANG and Ruiqing ZHAO and Wansheng TANG},
title = {Fuzzy Programming Models for Vendor Selection Problem in a Supply Chain},
year = {2008},
journal = {Tsinghua Science and Technology},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {106-111},
keywords = {vendor selection problem, supply chain management, fuzzy variable, fuzzy simulation, genetic algorithm},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.1016/S1007-0214(08)70017-8},
doi = {10.1016/S1007-0214(08)70017-8},
abstract = {This paper characterizes quality, budget, and demand as fuzzy variables in a fuzzy vendor selection expected value model and a fuzzy vendor selection chance-constrained programming model, to maximize the total quality level. The two models have distinct advantages over existing methods for selecting vendors in fuzzy environments. A genetic algorithm based on fuzzy simulations is designed to solve these two models. Numerical examples show the effectiveness of the algorithm.}
}