Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Ph.D Student, Industrial Engineering Department, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran 1774-15875, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering Department, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran 1774-15875, Iran
3 Associate Professor, Industrial Engineering Department, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran 1774-15875, Iran
Abstract
Suppliers evaluation plays a pivotal role in the success of modular megaprojects, as these projects require capable suppliers due to the necessity for complex coordination among various subsystems and the precise integration of modules. This study proposes an integrated framework for the evaluation of suppliers in modular megaprojects. For the first time, this research applies a novel integrated approach based on the LOPCOW and ARTASI methods, extended using spherical fuzzy sets (SF-LOPCOW and SF-ARTASI) for supplier evaluation. Based on this approach, 31 sustainability-oriented criteria have been identified for evaluating suppliers in modular megaprojects. The criteria are first weighted using the SF-LOPCOW method. Subsequently, in a case study, 12 suppliers identified for a modular megaproject are evaluated and prioritized using the SF-ARTASI method. A comparison of the SF-ARTASI results with other existing multi-criteria decision-making methods in the literature, along with a sensitivity analysis, demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed approach and the robustness of its results under different scenarios.
Keywords
- Megaproject management
- Modular megaprojects
- Supplier evaluation
- Multi-criteria decision-making
- Spherical fuzzy sets
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