Hybrid genetic algorithm for the economic-statistical design of variable sample size and sampling interval x-bar control chart

Mohammad Mirabi; Mohammad Taghi Fatemi Ghomi; Fariborz Jolai

Volume 8, Issue 2 , December 2021, , Pages 160-174

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2022.138128

Abstract
  The design of control chart has economic consequences that pure statistical viewpoint does not consider them. The economic-statistical design of control chart, attends not only statistical properties such as average time to signal (ATS) but also economic consequences like hourly expected total cost. ...  Read More

A New Approach for Ranking Efficient DMUs Based on Network Data Envelopment Analysis and Borda Technique

Ehsan Vaezi

Volume 10, Issue 2 , December 2023, , Pages 161-178

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2023.191668

Abstract
  Classic Data Envelopment Analysis methods ignore the internal interactions and consider the systems as a ‘black box’. Most of the network analysis models are nonlinear and it is feasible that these point may cause a considerable amount of modification to occur in the efficiency results. Amidst ...  Read More

Supply chain management in hospitality and its impact on competitive advantage, hotel, and supply chain performance

Nasser Safaie; Ali Nazeri; Anita Mottakiani

Volume 7, Issue 2 , August 2020, , Pages 166-185

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2020.199227.1299

Abstract
  In this study, the relationship between supply chain management functions, supply chain performance, competitive advantage, and organizational performance in the hospitality were investigated. The objective of this study was to assess the performance of supply chains and management in the hospitality. ...  Read More

Project portfolio selection to improve safety in the construction industry under fuzzy environments

Taha-Hossein Hejazi; Shahin Behboodi; Fatemeh Abbaszadeh

Volume 10, Issue 1 , July 2023, , Pages 169-180

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2023.377736.1507

Abstract
  Generally, the safety management system (SMS) introduced in 1980 focuses on reducing the risk of potential injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. The key to considering the challenges of project safety management and risk assessment in the construction industry as a hazardous industry ...  Read More

Agent-based simulation-optimization model for a bi-objective stochastic multi-period supply chain design problem

Mojtaba Hajian Heidary

Volume 8, Issue 2 , December 2021, , Pages 175-195

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2022.138129

Abstract
  During the last decade, many researchers have been attracted to study the role of uncertainties in their supply chain designs. Two important uncertainties of a supply chain are demand uncertainty and supply disruption. The basic concept of the proposed model of this paper is based on the newsvendor problem. ...  Read More

Developing a mathematical model for a multi-door cross-dock scheduling problem with human factors: A modified imperialist competitive algorithm

Iman Seyedi; Maryam Hamedi; Reza Tavakkoli-Moghadaam

Volume 8, Issue 1 , July 2021, , Pages 180-201

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2021.252150.1395

Abstract
  This paper deals with optimizing the multi-door cross-docking scheduling problem for incoming and outgoing trucks. Contrary to previous studies, it first considers the simultaneous effects of learning and deteriorating on loading and unloading the jobs. A mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) model ...  Read More

Weighted MLP-ARIMA series hybrid model for time series forecasting

Zahra Hajirahimi; Mehdi Khashei

Volume 7, Issue 2 , August 2020, , Pages 187-201

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2020.205148.1307

Abstract
  With the increasing importance of forecasting with the utmost degree of accuracy, utilizing hybrid frameworks become a must for obtaining more accurate and more reliable forecasting results. Series hybrid methodology is one of the most widely-used hybrid approaches that has encountered a great amount ...  Read More

Scheduling the COVID-19 vaccine distribution based on data-driven decision-making methods

Mohammad Alipour-Vaezi; Reza Tavakkoli-Moghadaam; Mina Samieinasab

Volume 8, Issue 2 , December 2021, , Pages 196-206

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2022.138130

Abstract
  Since human societies have endured massive financial disruptions and life losses after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical to eliminate this disease as soon as possible. Today, the invention of the COVID-19 vaccine made this objective more reachable. But unfortunately, the suppliant ...  Read More

Comparing supply chain risk ranking methods based on fuzzy three-dimensional integration approach

Mohammad Bagher Fakhrzad; Mohammad Reza Firozpour; Hasan Hosseini Nasab; Ahmad Sadegheih

Volume 7, Issue 2 , August 2020, , Pages 202-222

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2020.213687.1326

Abstract
  For reducing risk effects in a supply chain, the appropriate risk assessment and ranking by the use of multi-criteria decision-making methods (MCDM) is important. Failure to properly assess and rank the risks makes the supply chain less efficient and competitive. Given the existence of both qualitative ...  Read More

Developing an environmental vehicle routing problem with simultaneous pickup and delivery: Mathematical model and a discrete invasive weed optimization approach

Mohammad Hossein Sadat Hosseini Khajouei; Nazanin Pilevari

Volume 8, Issue 1 , July 2021, , Pages 202-217

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2020.205786.1309

Abstract
  Nowadays, environmental deterioration is one of the most noticeable issues in logistics, so that the organizations are required to control the triggers of environmental contaminations generation. One of the most effective steps in addressing this term is to design transportation network considering CO2 ...  Read More

Analysis of interaction among the intellectual capital components using interpretive structural modeling and MICMAC approach

Mohammad Saleh Owlia; Kosar Roshani; Mohammad Hossein Abooei

Volume 8, Issue 2 , December 2021, , Pages 207-232

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2022.138132

Abstract
  In the age of a knowledge-based economy, identifying, measuring, and managing the intellectual capital (IC) of organizations has become very significant. These depend on identifying the main components of intellectual capital and their relationships. So far, however, no study has been conducted to clarify ...  Read More

Determining the optimal portfolio for healthcare processes management using a hybrid decision-making approach

Armin Cheraghalipour; Emad Roghanian

Volume 8, Issue 1 , July 2021, , Pages 218-239

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2020.226032.1352

Abstract
  Due to the increasing progress in various industries, paying attention to the internal processes of the organizations is more visible to stay on the competitive scene. Therefore, many organizations attempt to simplify and evaluate their internal processes using re-engineering. By reviewing the conducted ...  Read More

Ant colony optimization, genetic algorithm and hybrid metaheuristics: A new solution for parallel machines scheduling with sequence-dependent set-up times

Mahdi Nakhaeinejad

Volume 7, Issue 2 , August 2020, , Pages 223-239

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2020.206474.1310

Abstract
  The parallel machine scheduling problem (PMSP) is one of the most difficult classes of problem. Due to the complexity of the problem, obtaining optimal solution for the problems with large size is very time consuming and sometimes, computationally infeasible. So, heuristic algorithms that provide near-optimal ...  Read More

Presenting a model of alignment of organization strategies with human resource strategies

Maryam Aghapoor Alishahi; GholamReza Rahimi; Mojtaba Ramazani; Nader Bohlooli

Volume 8, Issue 2 , December 2021, , Pages 233-260

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2022.138134

Abstract
  Since one of the main dimensions of any organization in terms of survival and development is strategy, so the main purpose of this study is to provide a model of alignment of organizational strategies and human resource strategies for this purpose, both qualitative and quantitative methods have been ...  Read More

Operations research and health systems: A literature review

Samar Shetaban; Mir Mehdi Seyyed Esfahani; Abbas Saghaei; Abbas Ahmadi

Volume 7, Issue 2 , August 2020, , Pages 240-260

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2020.231406.1360

Abstract
  Todays, human health is in the best situation ever. The progress of vaccines, development of hospitals, new medicines, advanced medical equipment, and new treatments preventing death will place the health system indicators at its best state in all ages and centuries. In addition, healthcare is one of ...  Read More

Sustainable closed-loop supply chain network: Mathematical modeling and Lagrangian relaxation

Behrooz Khorshidvand; Hamed Soleimani; Mir Mehdi Seyyed Esfahani; Soheil Sibdari

Volume 8, Issue 1 , July 2021, , Pages 240-260

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2020.215206.1330

Abstract
  This paper addresses a novel two-stage model for a Sustainable Closed-Loop Supply Chain (SCLSC). This model, as a contribution, provides a balance among economic aims, environmental concerns, and social responsibilities based on price, green quality, and advertising level. Therefore, in the first stage, ...  Read More

Designing a tourism industry model in Iran with the approach of the spatial correlation structure

Golnar Adabi; Ali Hajiha; Farhad Hosseinzadeh Lotfi

Volume 8, Issue 2 , December 2021, , Pages 261-276

https://doi.org/10.22116/jiems.2022.138866

Abstract
  Studies in the field of the tourism industry are often carried out using classical statistics. While the use of spatial statistics in tourism helps a lot in identifying existing models and trends in the industry and discovering them. Due to the interaction between economic, political, environmental and ...  Read More