Fuzzy Techniques and Adjusted Mixture Design-Based Scenario Analysis in the CLMV (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam) Subregion for Multi-Criteria Decision Making in the Apparel Industry

This research paper presents an all-encompassing methodology for multi-criteria decision-making in the apparel sector, with the particular objective of aiding in the determination of the most appropriate location within the CLMV subregion. The research is conducted in three crucial stages. The proce...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Pasura Aungkulanon, Walailak Atthirawong, Woranat Sangmanee, Pongchanun Luangpaiboon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Mathematics
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/23/4743
_version_ 1797399879717224448
author Pasura Aungkulanon
Walailak Atthirawong
Woranat Sangmanee
Pongchanun Luangpaiboon
author_facet Pasura Aungkulanon
Walailak Atthirawong
Woranat Sangmanee
Pongchanun Luangpaiboon
author_sort Pasura Aungkulanon
collection DOAJ
description This research paper presents an all-encompassing methodology for multi-criteria decision-making in the apparel sector, with the particular objective of aiding in the determination of the most appropriate location within the CLMV subregion. The research is conducted in three crucial stages. The process began with the administration of a survey to proprietors of garment businesses in both Thailand and the CLMV countries. This survey resulted in the compilation of an exhaustive list of site-selection criteria and sub-criteria. Based on the findings of subject matter-expert interviews, Cambodia (C), Vietnam (V), and Myanmar (M) were identified as feasible alternatives. Subsequently, the questionnaire criteria and sub-criteria were evaluated utilizing the Fuzzy Analytic Network Process (Fuzzy ANP), which involved the utilization of meticulously designed pair-wise comparison matrices and local priorities. Five specialists from the Thai entrepreneurial community affirmed the effectiveness of Fuzzy ANP and expressed interest in expanding manufacturing operations in the CLMV subregion. The optimal location for Thai apparel manufacturers was subsequently determined using the Fuzzy Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (Fuzzy TOPSIS). The results indicated that Vietnam is the most favorable option. In order to improve the dependability of results, an amended mixture-design scenario analysis was implemented. This analysis assessed the sensitivity and dependability of the proposed model in different scenarios, ensuring its applicability in real-world situations. In contrast to traditional models, this study integrates managerial judgments and preferences into the decision-making procedure, thereby accounting for the complex interdependencies among numerous criteria. The suggested methodology functions as a beneficial instrument for decision-makers, both domestic and international, as it integrates effortlessly into the organizational structure of the CLMV region. By harmonizing objectives pertaining to data acquisition, manipulation, retention, and dissemination, this framework not only enables enhanced decision-making processes, but also optimizes system efficiency.
first_indexed 2024-03-09T01:47:29Z
format Article
id doaj.art-f560718ee5b54ccaa2376abed3c463f0
institution Directory Open Access Journal
issn 2227-7390
language English
last_indexed 2024-03-09T01:47:29Z
publishDate 2023-11-01
publisher MDPI AG
record_format Article
series Mathematics
spelling doaj.art-f560718ee5b54ccaa2376abed3c463f02023-12-08T15:21:38ZengMDPI AGMathematics2227-73902023-11-011123474310.3390/math11234743Fuzzy Techniques and Adjusted Mixture Design-Based Scenario Analysis in the CLMV (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam) Subregion for Multi-Criteria Decision Making in the Apparel IndustryPasura Aungkulanon0Walailak Atthirawong1Woranat Sangmanee2Pongchanun Luangpaiboon3Department of Materials Handling and Logistics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, ThailandSchool of Science, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, ThailandCollege of Innovation and Industrial Management, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, ThailandThammasat University Research Unit in Industrial Statistics and Operational Research, Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat School of Engineering, Thammasat University, Pathumthani 12120, ThailandThis research paper presents an all-encompassing methodology for multi-criteria decision-making in the apparel sector, with the particular objective of aiding in the determination of the most appropriate location within the CLMV subregion. The research is conducted in three crucial stages. The process began with the administration of a survey to proprietors of garment businesses in both Thailand and the CLMV countries. This survey resulted in the compilation of an exhaustive list of site-selection criteria and sub-criteria. Based on the findings of subject matter-expert interviews, Cambodia (C), Vietnam (V), and Myanmar (M) were identified as feasible alternatives. Subsequently, the questionnaire criteria and sub-criteria were evaluated utilizing the Fuzzy Analytic Network Process (Fuzzy ANP), which involved the utilization of meticulously designed pair-wise comparison matrices and local priorities. Five specialists from the Thai entrepreneurial community affirmed the effectiveness of Fuzzy ANP and expressed interest in expanding manufacturing operations in the CLMV subregion. The optimal location for Thai apparel manufacturers was subsequently determined using the Fuzzy Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (Fuzzy TOPSIS). The results indicated that Vietnam is the most favorable option. In order to improve the dependability of results, an amended mixture-design scenario analysis was implemented. This analysis assessed the sensitivity and dependability of the proposed model in different scenarios, ensuring its applicability in real-world situations. In contrast to traditional models, this study integrates managerial judgments and preferences into the decision-making procedure, thereby accounting for the complex interdependencies among numerous criteria. The suggested methodology functions as a beneficial instrument for decision-makers, both domestic and international, as it integrates effortlessly into the organizational structure of the CLMV region. By harmonizing objectives pertaining to data acquisition, manipulation, retention, and dissemination, this framework not only enables enhanced decision-making processes, but also optimizes system efficiency.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/23/4743CLMV subregionfuzzy analytic network process (Fuzzy ANP)fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (Fuzzy TOPSIS)location decisionmulti-criteria decision making (MCDM)adjusted mixture design (AMD)
spellingShingle Pasura Aungkulanon
Walailak Atthirawong
Woranat Sangmanee
Pongchanun Luangpaiboon
Fuzzy Techniques and Adjusted Mixture Design-Based Scenario Analysis in the CLMV (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam) Subregion for Multi-Criteria Decision Making in the Apparel Industry
Mathematics
CLMV subregion
fuzzy analytic network process (Fuzzy ANP)
fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (Fuzzy TOPSIS)
location decision
multi-criteria decision making (MCDM)
adjusted mixture design (AMD)
title Fuzzy Techniques and Adjusted Mixture Design-Based Scenario Analysis in the CLMV (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam) Subregion for Multi-Criteria Decision Making in the Apparel Industry
title_full Fuzzy Techniques and Adjusted Mixture Design-Based Scenario Analysis in the CLMV (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam) Subregion for Multi-Criteria Decision Making in the Apparel Industry
title_fullStr Fuzzy Techniques and Adjusted Mixture Design-Based Scenario Analysis in the CLMV (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam) Subregion for Multi-Criteria Decision Making in the Apparel Industry
title_full_unstemmed Fuzzy Techniques and Adjusted Mixture Design-Based Scenario Analysis in the CLMV (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam) Subregion for Multi-Criteria Decision Making in the Apparel Industry
title_short Fuzzy Techniques and Adjusted Mixture Design-Based Scenario Analysis in the CLMV (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam) Subregion for Multi-Criteria Decision Making in the Apparel Industry
title_sort fuzzy techniques and adjusted mixture design based scenario analysis in the clmv cambodia lao pdr myanmar and vietnam subregion for multi criteria decision making in the apparel industry
topic CLMV subregion
fuzzy analytic network process (Fuzzy ANP)
fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (Fuzzy TOPSIS)
location decision
multi-criteria decision making (MCDM)
adjusted mixture design (AMD)
url https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/23/4743
work_keys_str_mv AT pasuraaungkulanon fuzzytechniquesandadjustedmixturedesignbasedscenarioanalysisintheclmvcambodialaopdrmyanmarandvietnamsubregionformulticriteriadecisionmakingintheapparelindustry
AT walailakatthirawong fuzzytechniquesandadjustedmixturedesignbasedscenarioanalysisintheclmvcambodialaopdrmyanmarandvietnamsubregionformulticriteriadecisionmakingintheapparelindustry
AT woranatsangmanee fuzzytechniquesandadjustedmixturedesignbasedscenarioanalysisintheclmvcambodialaopdrmyanmarandvietnamsubregionformulticriteriadecisionmakingintheapparelindustry
AT pongchanunluangpaiboon fuzzytechniquesandadjustedmixturedesignbasedscenarioanalysisintheclmvcambodialaopdrmyanmarandvietnamsubregionformulticriteriadecisionmakingintheapparelindustry