Weighted Influence Non-linear Gauge System (WINGS) – An analysis method for the systems of interrelated components

The WINGS method has been derived from DEMATEL and can be widely used as a structural model for analysis of intertwined factors and causal relations between them. Its novelty comes from an idea of including in one mathematical mechanism both strength (importance) and influence of the system components. In particular, WINGS can be applied as the MCDA method for evaluating alternatives when interrelations between criteria cannot be neglected. For the problem with independent criteria, WINGS reproduces the additive aggregation of preferences, a classical method in MCDA.     

A hybrid model for selection of an outsourcing provider

Outsourcing is a good strategy for firms that need to reduce operating costs and improve competitiveness and it is important that firms scientifically select appropriate outsourcing providers. Some efforts have been made to find systematic ways to deal with outsourcing problems, but these efforts incorrectly assumed that the criteria used in the decision process are independent, which is not true in the real world. In this study, we propose a new hybrid multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) model, which addresses the dependent relationships between the various criteria. The relations-structure among the criteria is built with the aid of the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method. Decision-makers tend to hold diverse opinions about their preferences due to incomplete information and knowledge, or inherent conflict between various departments. We further used the fuzzy preference programming and the analytic network process (ANP) to form a model for the selection of partners for outsourcing providers. The proposed model can help practitioners improve their decision making process, especially when criteria are numerous and inter-related. The method is demonstrated using data from a Taiwanese airline.     

基于语言评价信息的知识资本要素识别方法

知识资本是组织创造价值和获取竞争优势的关键资源, 其要素通常具有复杂的关联性, 如何识别知识资本的核心要素、原因要素和结果要素,对于组织进行知识资本管理具有重要意义.本文在构建了知识资本要素识别体系的基础上,借鉴决策试验和评价实验室报告的思想提出了一种基于语言评价信息的知识资本要素识别方法,通过处理和集结专家针对知识资本要素关联给出的语言评价信息,对知识资本要素进行排序与归类.最后通过一个实例分析说明了该方法的应用, 并说明了如何根据识别结果制定相应的策略以便进行知识资本的投资和控制.     

基于AHP-DEMATEL法的权重计算方法研究

权重是重要程度的体现形式,常用于系统评价过程.AHP就是一种将定性问题定量化,既简单又灵活的权重计算方法,但将复杂问题简单化会常常忽略因素之间的相互影响,可能造成结果的偏差.围绕系统评价中权重计算问题,提出了改进的AHP-DEMATEL的方法,通过计算初始权重和影响度、被影响度,并将被影响度融入到影响权重中,从而获得综合权重.方法不仅考虑了各风险因素在风险指标系统中对上层指标的作用,而且考虑了风险因素之间的依存关系避免单个专家意见的局限性,也降低了信息过渡使用所带来的评价误差.将改进后的方法用于物流信息集成风险的因素关系分析的实例,实证表明,改进方法在物流信息集成风险分析中的应用不仅简化了计算过程而且更加逼近现实情况,为决策者提供更为科学、准确的决策依据.     

Identification of interrelationship of key customers’ needs based on structural model for services/capabilities provided by a Semiconductor-Intellectual-Property Mall

The semiconductor industry is shifting towards innovation and acquisition of intellectual property. Semiconductor-Intellectual-Property (SIP) design, a new industry, is also rapidly growing. This challenges both providers and users to develop infrastructure and standard interfaces. Establishing an SIP Mall to provide a full array of SIP business services is a new concept used to promote growth of the SIP industry. Many foundries and governments have been involved in setting up SIP Malls; however, the major services needed for an SIP Mall to attract SIP providers and SIP users must still be clarified. In this paper, the DEMATEL (DEcision MAking Trial and Evaluation Laboratory) method was used to discover and illustrate the key services needed to attract SIP users and SIP providers to an SIP Mall. Research enabled the derivation of the interrelated services and the structural interrelationship between them using the DEMATEL method. Overall, four key services were found to be vital for an SIP Mall to attract customers and to allocate resources efficiently.     

网络化DEMATEL方法在产业经济系统分析中的应用

决策与实验评价实验室方法(DEMATEL)是研究复杂系统各因素之间相互关系的常用方法.从复杂网络的视角重新认识这一方法,建立了网络化的DEMATEL方法模型.结合我国国民经济数据,从影响度、被影响度、中心度和原因度四个方面,分析了各产业部门在国民经济系统中的地位和作用,从而为国家制定经济政策,调整产业结构提供科学依据.     

影响系统主因素综合筛选技术研究

系统影响因素过多不仅会增加系统建模难度,而且会增加系统模型的不确定性和数据收集工作量,因此提出一种影响系统的主因素综合筛选技术.技术将综合灰色关联度、普通相关技术、逐步回归方法、DEMATEL法以及系统动力学等方法的优点和缺点,通过彼此互补和相互融合技术,使得该技术能够有效地筛选出影响系统的主因素.通过在筛选影响船舶柴油机寿命周期费用主因素的应用,和其他方法的比较和分析,验证了本技术的可行性、有效性和先进性.     

A DEMATEL method to evaluate the causal relations among the criteria in auto spare parts industry

A case study of applying decision-making trial and evaluating laboratory (DEMATEL) method in auto spare parts industry in Taiwan is illustrated. This method not only evaluates the importance of dimensions/criteria but also depicts the causal relations among those dimensions/criteria without requiring the assumption that the dimensions/criteria are mutually independent. By observing the causal diagrams, technological capability, service, and organization are the three critical dimensions. Moreover, percent of research and development of technological capability dimension, flexibility and responsiveness of service dimension, and geographical location of organization dimension are the three essential criteria among thirty criteria. For local auto parts makers, technological capability, service, and organization are net causes and have positive impacts on quality, production, price, and delivery in order to continuously improve the overall suppliers’ performance. Moreover, the suppliers need to pay much attention to percent of research and development, flexibility and responsiveness, and geographical location among thirty criteria to improve their performance.     

Supply chain performance evaluation with data envelopment analysis and balanced scorecard approach

One of the most complicated decision making problems for managers is the evaluation of supply chain (SC) performance which involves various criteria. Though vast studies have been recorded on supply chain efficiency evaluation via balanced scorecard (BSC) approach, these studies do not focus on the relationships between the four perspectives of BSC approach. The present paper is an attempt focusing on these relationships, especially the returnable ones. To do so, at first, all relationships between the four perspectives of BSC were determined and then the DEMATEL approach was employed to obtain a network structure. This network structure was then used to create a network DEA model. Since it was not possible to calculate the efficiency evaluation score by BSC, the data envelopment analysis (DEA) model was used for such an evaluation. Moreover, after reviewing different tools to evaluate the performance of supply chain, a new approach, relying on network DEA with BSC approach, was generated. Finally, this model was applied in the Iranian food industry to evaluate its supply chains efficiency and the results proved the high efficiency of the model designed. The findings could be used in various evaluation processes in different industries.     

基于DEMATEL-BP的装配式住宅预制构件供应商选择的影响因素识别

装配式住宅预制构件的应用正促使着建筑业发生一场升级换代的变革,传统的建筑业供应链模式将被逐步替代.住宅预制构件供应商在全国各地应运而生,如何科学高效地选择供应商是当前亟待解决的问题.充分结合装配式住宅预制构件的特点,建立预制构件供应商评价指标体系;通过将DEMATEL方法和BP神经网络相结合的方式,对评价指标体系进行关联度分析,重新划分指标实际权值,进而为决策群体对装配式预制构件供应商的选择与评价提供有价值的决策指导.