Liang, R; Li, R; Yan, X; Xue, Z and Wei, X (2023) Evaluating and selecting the supplier in prefabricated megaprojects using extended fuzzy TOPSIS under hesitant environment: A case study from China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(5), pp. 1902-1931. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: Prefabricated components sustainable supplier (PCSS) selection is critical to the success of prefabricated projects. However, limited studies have addressed the uncertainty and complexities during the selection process, particularly in multi-criterion group decision-making (MCGDM) circumstances. Hence, the research aims to develop a group decision-making model using a modified fuzzy MCGDM approach for PCSS selection under uncertain situation. Design/methodology/approach: The proposed study develops a framework for sorting decisions in PCSS selection by using the hesitant fuzzy technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (HF-TOPSIS) method. The maximum consistency (MC) model is used to calculate the weights of decision makers (DMs) based on the cardinality and sequence of decision data. Findings: The proposed framework has been successfully applied and illustrated in the case example of CB01 contract section in Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) megaproject. The results show various complicated decision-making scenarios can be addressed through the proposed approach. The MC model is able to calculate the weights of DMs based on the cardinality and sequence of decision data. Originality/value: The research contributes to improving accuracy and reliability decision-making processes for PCSS selection, especially under hesitant and fuzzy situations in prefabricated megaprojects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | hesitant fuzzy; multi-criterion group decision-making; prefabricated megaprojects; supplier selection; uncertainty |
| Index terms: | accuracy, megaproject, complexity, China, preference, decision-making, methodology, topsis, fuzzy topsis, decision-making process, case study, Hong Kong, prefabricated component |
| Subjects: | decision analysis, systems engineering, decision-making and optimization, research methods, decision-making and reasoning, professional development, Geography, strategic project management, data collection methods, design methods |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Engineering Principles, Information Management, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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