Solving the bi-objective integer programming: A DEA methodology

Esmaiel Keshavarz, Mehdi Toloo

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Abstract

Finding and classifying all efficient solutions for a Bi-Objective Integer Linear Programming (BOILP) problem is one of the controversial issues in Multi-Criteria Decision Making problems. The main aim of this study is to utilize the well-known Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) methodology to tackle this issue. Toward this end, we first state some propositions to clarify the relationships between the efficient solutions of a BOILP and efficient Decision Making Units (DMUs) in DEA and next design a new two-stage approach to find and classify a set of efficient solutions. Stage I formulates a two-phase Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) model, based on the Free Disposal Hull (FDH) model in DEA, to gain a Minimal Complete Set of efficient solutions. Stage II uses a variable returns to scale DEA model to classify the obtained efficient solutions from Stage I as supported and non-supported. A BOILP model containing 6 integer variables and 4 constraints is solved as an example to illustrate the applicability of the proposed approach.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2014 International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, CoDIT 2014
EditorsImed Kacem, Pierre Laroche, Zsuzsanna Roka
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages60-64
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781479967735
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 23 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, CoDIT 2014 - Metz, France
Duration: Nov 3 2014Nov 5 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2014 International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, CoDIT 2014

Conference

Conference2014 International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, CoDIT 2014
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityMetz
Period11/3/1411/5/14

Keywords

  • Bi-objective integer linear programming
  • Data envelopment analysis
  • Efficient solution
  • Non-dominated point
  • Supported efficient solution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Information Systems and Management
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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