Title :
Multiobject Decision-Making Model for Virtual Enterprise Partners Selection
Author :
Tang, Qi ; Xie, Fang ; Li, Xiang-bo
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Manage., Tianjin Polytech. Univ.
Abstract :
In this paper, we present an approach for partner selection of virtual enterprise. Firstly, we describe calculation method of evaluation index´s weight coefficients by fuzzy decision model and sets up target function. Secondly, we develop a fuzzy decision embedded Elitist preserved genetic algorithm to find the solution for partner selection. In the process of partner selection, truncation selection and roulette wheel selection are combined, and crossover probability and mutation probability are automatic adjusting according to the searching range. The approach is demonstrated by an experimental example. The results show that the suggested approach is possible to quickly achieve optimal solution for virtual enterprise formation
Keywords :
decision making; decision theory; fuzzy set theory; genetic algorithms; probability; search problems; virtual enterprises; Elitist preserved genetic algorithm; crossover probability; evaluation index; fuzzy decision model; multiobject decision-making; mutation probability; optimal solution; partner selection; roulette wheel selection; truncation selection; virtual enterprise; Companies; Conference management; Costs; Cybernetics; Decision making; Fuzzy sets; Genetic algorithms; Machine learning; Manufacturing processes; Market opportunities; Technology management; Virtual enterprises; Wheels; Virtual enterprise; fuzzy decision; partner selection;
Conference_Titel :
Machine Learning and Cybernetics, 2006 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Dalian, China
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0061-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICMLC.2006.258982