A comprehensive study of a backlogging EOQ model with nonlinear heptagonal dense fuzzy environment

Abstract

This paper deals with an adaptation of an application of nonlinear heptagonal dense fuzzy number. The concept of linear and as well as non-linear for both symmetric and asymmetric heptagonal dense fuzzy number is introduced here. We develop a new ranking method for non-linear heptagonal dense fuzzy number also. Considering a backorder inventory model with non-linear heptagonal dense fuzzy demand rate we have utilized a modified centroid method for defuzzification. For decision maker's aspects, numerical examples, comparative study with other dense fuzzy numbers and a sensitivity analysis show the superiority of the nonlinear heptagonal dense fuzzy number. Finally, graphical illustrations are made to justify the model followed by a conclusion.