The integrated framework for analysis of electricity supply chain using an integrated SWOT-fuzzy TOPSIS methodology combined with AHP: The case of Turkey

This paper proposes an integrated framework for analysis of an electricity supply chain using an integrated SWOT-fuzzy TOPSIS methodology combined with Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The paper is divided into twomain sections. In the firstmain section, the integrated framework comprising a qualitative framework and a quantitative framework is presented. In the qualitative framework, a general structure and socalled advanced planning framework are developed for an electricity supply chain based on the literature review in supply chain management (SCM). Then, a quantitative Strengths–Weaknesses–Opportunities– Threats (SWOT) framework is used to formulate a strategy plan based on the elements from the proposed qualitative framework. Since a qualitative SWOT analysis can be insufficient to formulate an action plan, an integrated SWOT-fuzzy TOPSIS methodology combined with AHP is proposed to prioritize the defined SWOT factors and to formulate a strategy planwith toppriorities. In the secondmain section, the integrated framework is illustrated with the case of electricity supply chain in Turkey. 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.