Implementation of multi objective fuzzy integer programming technique by using suppy chain management

Abstract

Supply chain management plays an important role in firms and organization. Supplier selection and allocating orders to supplier is a complex multi objective problem which includes both quantitative and qualitative factors. In order to achieve an efficient solution in the quantitative factors, a Fuzzy Multi Objective Integer Programming [FMOIP] model with α-cut is formulated to help the management to allocate the optimum order quantities, in which the three objectives are to optimize purchasing cost, quality, and service and satisfy constraints like supplier's capacity, supply chain demand etc are considered. The model has been applied to supplier selection of a high technology company named Multi-Flex Lami-Print Ltd which manufactures Flexible Packaging materials. The result shows that the model is effective and applicable to industries. © 2012 Springer-Verlag.