Fuzzy set theory—and its applications (3rd ed.)
Fuzzy set theory—and its applications (3rd ed.)
Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Decision Making: Methods and Applications
Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Decision Making: Methods and Applications
International Journal of Intelligent Systems
Multiple-attribute decision making methods for plant layout design problem
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
A two phase multi-attribute decision-making approach for new product introduction
Information Sciences: an International Journal
Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology
Using the analytic network process (ANP) in a SWOT analysis - A case study for a textile firm
Information Sciences: an International Journal
Fuzzy analytic network process and its application to the development of decision support systems
IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part C: Applications and Reviews
A hybrid MCDM model for strategic vendor selection
Mathematical and Computer Modelling: An International Journal
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Manufacturing evaluation system based on AHP/ANP approach for wafer fabricating industry
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
The construction of a comprehensive model for production strategy evaluation
Fuzzy Optimization and Decision Making
A TFN-ANP based approach to evaluate Virtual Research Center comprehensive performance
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
An ERP model for supplier selection in electronics industry
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Supplier selection with an integrated methodology in unknown environment
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
A weighted additive fuzzy programming approach for multi-criteria supplier selection
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Journal of Medical Systems
An integrated fuzzy TOPSIS and MCGP approach to supplier selection in supply chain management
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Development of a fuzzy ANP based SWOT analysis for the airline industry in Turkey
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
A fuzzy hybrid MCDM approach for professional selection
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Computers and Industrial Engineering
Simulation based fuzzy TOPSIS approach for group multi-criteria supplier selection problem
Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence
A new DEA method for supplier selection in presence of both cardinal and ordinal data
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Review: A state-of the-art survey of TOPSIS applications
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
A fuzzy ANP model for supplier selection as applied to IC packaging
Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing
Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Extended TODIM method for hybrid multiple attribute decision making problems
Knowledge-Based Systems
Application of decision-making techniques in supplier selection: A systematic review of literature
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
A novel believable rough set approach for supplier selection
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
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With the globalization and the emergence of the extended enterprise of interdependent organizations, there has been a steady increase in the outsourcing of parts and services. This has led firms to give more importance to the purchasing function and its associated decisions. Since these decisions require a long term investment for the telecommunication industry especially and affect the strategic positioning of the companies in the sector, the selection of the proper supplier is one of the most important problems. Supplier selection is a multi-criteria problem which includes both tangible and intangible factors. This paper develops a supplier evaluation approach based on the analytic network process (ANP) and the technique for order performance by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) methods to help a telecommunication company in the GSM sector in Turkey under the fuzzy environment where the vagueness and subjectivity are handled with linguistic terms parameterized by triangular fuzzy numbers. Contrary to conventional Fuzzy ANP (FANP) methodology in the literature, we use triangular fuzzy numbers in all pairwise comparison matrices in the FANP. Hence, criteria weights are calculated as the triangular fuzzy numbers and then these fuzzy criteria weights are inserted to the fuzzy TOPSIS methodology to rank the alternatives. This approach is demonstrated with a real world case study involving six main evaluation criteria that the company has determined to choose the most appropriate supplier. The study was followed by the sensitivity analyses of the results.