Research Article

A Fuzzy Multi-Objective Mathematical Model for Supplier Evaluation in a Reliable Supply Chain considering Different Risk Levels

Table 3

The notation of the proposed mathematical model.

The weight of goal j
Negative deviation from goal j
Positive deviation from goal j
The defined level of goal j
AThe weighted sum of deviations from goals
Penalty for non-compliant production of suppliers
Delivery schedule penalty
Technical coefficients
Maximum (minimum) value of the goal j
Price of raw materials supplier i
The cost of transporting the product of the supplier i
Supplier i capacity
Total company demand (under uncertainty)
Timely delivery point of supplier i
After-sales service of supplier i
Level of flexibility in improving the quality of the supplier i
Order quantity from supplier i