Abstract: Bi-level programming, a tool for modeling decentralized decisions, consists of the objective(s) of the leader at its first level and that is of the follower at the second level. Three level programming results when second level is itself a bi-level programming. By extending this idea it is possible to define multi-level programs with any number of levels. Supply chain planning problem...

One of the key activities during disaster response is distributing relief items to victims. This a challenging task due dynamically changing victim needs and aftermath conditions. We model distribution operations where like tarpaulins blankets are distributed by volunteers, victims at temporary areas called centers (RC). investigate impact movements have on performance. each RC as queue, operat...

Maximizing the potential value of demand-side resources in terms network reliability and economy is a considerable challenge because their time-varying potentially complex operational characteristics. It urgent to take interactive relationship between supply demand side into consideration improve efficiency practicability distribution planning enhance utilization existing equipment. In this pap...

Vendor performance plays a key role in price, quality, timely delivery and service in achieving the goals of the supply chain. Given this, today's supplier performance has become a critical element in the success or failure of a company. In this study, an idealized planning model with multi-criteria decision-making approach with network analysis tool based on the expansion of fuzzy quality func...

Consumption growth demands power system expansion, and changes in a network lead to operation indices of the upstream network. Hence, establish reliable planning distribution network, simultaneous subtransmission should also be taken into account. It is predicted that this impacts different technical indices; therefore, formulation various need included model. Therefore, study, stochastic probl...