A NEW BI-OBJECTIVE MODEL TO OPTIMIZE SOLID TRANSPORTATION UNDER UNCERTAINTY TO FACILITATE CATASTROPHE VICTIMS: A CASE STUDY

Authors

  • Jency Leona Edward Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
  • Palanivel Kaliyaperumal Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23055/ijietap.2024.31.2.9765

Keywords:

Disaster Management, Solid transportation problem, Fuzzy Membership degree, Neutrosophic sets, conventional transportation methods, sensitivity analysis

Abstract

This study addresses the crucial challenge of efficient resource allocation during emergencies, aiming to minimize loss of life and property. We analyzed a case study for the 2015 floods in Tamil Nadu, India, where local emergency centers in Chennai and surrounding cities distributed relief materials. Additionally, employing a Bi-objective Solid Transportation Problem (BOSTP) model, minimizes both cost and time of delivery. Further, the traditional methods like Row Maximum, Least Cost, and Vogel's Approximation are compared to BOSTP, which shows that Column Maximum yields an optimal result based on cost and time constraints. However, introduced a novel algorithm for BOSTP using trapezoidal neutrosophic numbers(TNN) to account for inherent uncertainties in logistics, specifically shipment cost and time. Lastly, performance analysis of the BOSTP model and sensitivity analysis under various scenarios demonstrate its effectiveness in enhancing rapid humanitarian assistance during emergencies. This case study contributes to developing efficient bi-objective models for future disaster response efforts.

Published

2024-04-18

How to Cite

Edward, J. L., & Kaliyaperumal, P. (2024). A NEW BI-OBJECTIVE MODEL TO OPTIMIZE SOLID TRANSPORTATION UNDER UNCERTAINTY TO FACILITATE CATASTROPHE VICTIMS: A CASE STUDY. International Journal of Industrial Engineering: Theory, Applications and Practice, 31(2). https://doi.org/10.23055/ijietap.2024.31.2.9765

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Section

Operations Research