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View article: Green Recovery and the Reorganization of Energy Policy Instruments: Global Lessons from Post-Pandemic Renewable Energy Strategies
Green Recovery and the Reorganization of Energy Policy Instruments: Global Lessons from Post-Pandemic Renewable Energy Strategies Open
Following the World Health Organization’s 2023 declaration, which ended the global health emergency, energy policy shifted from a short-term crisis response to a structural recovery focused on renewable energy. However, the current literat…
View article: Special Issue on “Simulation, Modeling, and Decision-Making Processes in Manufacturing Systems and Industrial Engineering”
Special Issue on “Simulation, Modeling, and Decision-Making Processes in Manufacturing Systems and Industrial Engineering” Open
The rapid evolution of emerging technologies, the globalization of industrial networks, and the increasing complexity of production ecosystems have fundamentally reshaped the paradigm of modern manufacturing and industrial engineering [...]
View article: A TRIZ-Based Experimental Design Approach to Enhance Wave Soldering Efficiency in Electronics Manufacturing
A TRIZ-Based Experimental Design Approach to Enhance Wave Soldering Efficiency in Electronics Manufacturing Open
Wave soldering is a technological process that allows for the simultaneous soldering of multiple locations on the same circuit board. Its major defects, such as tin bridging and insufficient tin filling, continue to challenge manufacturers…
View article: Chinese influence in Africa by integrated regret theory and multi-criteria decision analysis
Chinese influence in Africa by integrated regret theory and multi-criteria decision analysis Open
This study illuminates the multifaceted influence of Chinese in Africa, driven by the imperative to understand the strategic and economic ramifications of this rapidly evolving relationship. Motivated by the critical role Africa plays in g…
View article: Building a manufacturing strategy in the context of the post-COVID-19 world economic crisis based on the integrated MCDM method
Building a manufacturing strategy in the context of the post-COVID-19 world economic crisis based on the integrated MCDM method Open
Manufacturing strategy in the context of the post-COVID-19 world economic crisis plays an important role in recovering and adapting to changes in the business environment. By increasing flexibility and adaptability, businesses can quickly …
View article: Assessing Financial Performance Disparities in the Vietnam Logistics Sector Amidst COVID-19: A Hybrid MCDM Evaluation Approach Using MEREC-COBRA
Assessing Financial Performance Disparities in the Vietnam Logistics Sector Amidst COVID-19: A Hybrid MCDM Evaluation Approach Using MEREC-COBRA Open
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in global supply chains, causing a 5.2% decline in global GDP and a sharp drop in merchandise trade. However, as borders reopened, global dynamics gradually recovered. The pandemic prompted strategi…
View article: Algorithmic Efficiency Analysis in Innovation-Driven Labor Markets: A Super-SBM and Malmquist Productivity Index Approach
Algorithmic Efficiency Analysis in Innovation-Driven Labor Markets: A Super-SBM and Malmquist Productivity Index Approach Open
Innovation-driven labor markets play a pivotal role in economic development, yet significant disparities exist in how efficiently countries transform innovation inputs into labor market outcomes. This study addresses the critical gap in be…
View article: The Planning of Best Site Selection for Wind Energy in Indonesia: A Synergistic Approach Using Data Envelopment Analysis and Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making
The Planning of Best Site Selection for Wind Energy in Indonesia: A Synergistic Approach Using Data Envelopment Analysis and Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Open
The objective of this study is to create an integrated and sustainability-centered framework to identify optimal locations for wind energy projects in Indonesia. This research employs a novel two-phase multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM)…
View article: Evaluating Sustainable Battery Recycling Technologies Using a Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach
Evaluating Sustainable Battery Recycling Technologies Using a Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach Open
The exponential growth of lithium-ion battery consumption has amplified the urgency of identifying sustainable and economically viable recycling solutions. This study proposes an integrated decision-making framework based on the T-Spherica…
View article: An Integrated Entropy–MAIRCA Approach for Multi-Dimensional Strategic Classification of Agricultural Development in East Africa
An Integrated Entropy–MAIRCA Approach for Multi-Dimensional Strategic Classification of Agricultural Development in East Africa Open
Agricultural development is vital for East Africa’s economic growth, yet the region faces significant disparities and systemic barriers. A critical problem exists due to the lack of an integrated quantitative framework to systematically co…
View article: A Hybrid MCDM Model for Strategic Entry Decision-Making under Uncertainty
A Hybrid MCDM Model for Strategic Entry Decision-Making under Uncertainty Open
The international expansion of food and beverage (F&B) firms necessitates the development of context-specific strategies to address diverse market conditions. Despite growing interest in global market entry, existing research offers limite…
View article: Advanced Process Optimization in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Advanced Process Optimization in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Open
The competitive landscape for businesses is expanding rapidly, keeping pace with the swift development of the global economy [...]
View article: Performance evaluation of Vietnamese industrial goods and services during and post-COVID-19 era based on multi-criteria decision-making methods
Performance evaluation of Vietnamese industrial goods and services during and post-COVID-19 era based on multi-criteria decision-making methods Open
The industrial goods and services sector is crucial for the advancement of the Vietnamese economy in terms of its substantial economic contribution and positive impact on employment. Performance evaluation has become critical in this indus…
View article: A Regret-Enhanced DEA Approach to Mapping Renewable Energy Efficiency in Asia’s Growth Economies
A Regret-Enhanced DEA Approach to Mapping Renewable Energy Efficiency in Asia’s Growth Economies Open
Renewable energy (RE) is pivotal to achieving both environmental sustainability and long-term energy security, yet systematic evidence on the efficiency of RE investment across South and Southeast Asia remains sparse. This study introduces…
View article: Assessing sustainability on the modern Silk Road: An objective weighting methodological approach
Assessing sustainability on the modern Silk Road: An objective weighting methodological approach Open
The Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB), a major 21st-century initiative, aims to revive the historic Silk Road by connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa through a network of trade and cultural exchange routes. This study aims to assess sustainabl…
View article: Algorithmic Efficiency Analysis in Innovation-Driven Labor Markets: A Super-SBM and Malmquist Productivity Index Approach
Algorithmic Efficiency Analysis in Innovation-Driven Labor Markets: A Super-SBM and Malmquist Productivity Index Approach Open
Innovation-driven labor markets play a pivotal role in economic development, yet significant disparities exist in how efficiently countries transform innovation inputs into labor market outcomes. This study addresses the critical gap in be…
View article: Optimal Maintenance Strategy Selection for Oil and Gas Industry Equipment Using a Combined Analytical Hierarchy Process–Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution: A Case Study in the Oil and Gas Industry
Optimal Maintenance Strategy Selection for Oil and Gas Industry Equipment Using a Combined Analytical Hierarchy Process–Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution: A Case Study in the Oil and Gas Industry Open
Maintenance plays a key role in oil and gas enterprises, especially in the process of increasing pressure to improve equipment efficiency, reduce costs, and comply with environmental protection requirements towards sustainable production. …
View article: Benchmarking Efficiency, Sustainability, and Corporate Responsibility in Maritime Logistics: An Entropy-GRA Model with Sensitivity Analysis
Benchmarking Efficiency, Sustainability, and Corporate Responsibility in Maritime Logistics: An Entropy-GRA Model with Sensitivity Analysis Open
As global awareness of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) intensifies, container shipping lines (CSLs) face growing pressure to align their operations with stakeholder expectations. However, existing studies in mariti…
View article: Correction: Wang, C.-N.; Cheng, H.-C. A Fuzzy Multicriteria Decision-Making (MCDM) Model for Sustainable Supplier Evaluation and Selection Based on Triple Bottom Line Approaches in the Garment Industry. Processes 2019, 7, 400
Correction: Wang, C.-N.; Cheng, H.-C. A Fuzzy Multicriteria Decision-Making (MCDM) Model for Sustainable Supplier Evaluation and Selection Based on Triple Bottom Line Approaches in the Garment Industry. Processes 2019, 7, 400 Open
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View article: Assessing Southeast Asia countries’ potential in the semiconductor supply chain: an objectively weighting multi-criteria decision-making approach
Assessing Southeast Asia countries’ potential in the semiconductor supply chain: an objectively weighting multi-criteria decision-making approach Open
The semiconductor industry serves as a key enabler of technological progress and economic growth on a global scale. With Southeast Asia emerging as a region of increasing importance in the global supply chain landscape, understanding the p…
View article: Evaluating Taiwan’s Geothermal Sites: A Bounded Rationality Data Envelopment Analysis Approach
Evaluating Taiwan’s Geothermal Sites: A Bounded Rationality Data Envelopment Analysis Approach Open
Amid rising global demand for renewable energy, geothermal power emerges as a vital, low-carbon solution to enhance energy security and sustainability. Taiwan, strategically located on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, possesses…
View article: A study of appropriate wave energy technology for sustainable development in Australia
A study of appropriate wave energy technology for sustainable development in Australia Open
The deployment and development of wave energy systems to increase energy sector efficiency is essential for governments. To develop and maximize the exploitation of wave energy sources, applying appropriate technologies is extremely import…
View article: A Southeast Asia National Aviation Company benchmarking by regret theory-based data envelopment analysis model
A Southeast Asia National Aviation Company benchmarking by regret theory-based data envelopment analysis model Open
National airlines play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth, facilitating trade, and promoting tourism. With Asia's aviation economic expansion and diverse cultural landscapes, the aviation industry has a role in linking nations, fa…
View article: The performance analysis using Six Sigma DMAIC and integrated MCDM approach: A case study for microlens process in Vietnam
The performance analysis using Six Sigma DMAIC and integrated MCDM approach: A case study for microlens process in Vietnam Open
The define-measure-analyze-improve-control (DMAIC) cycle is used by the author in the context of this project to conduct research on optimizing production procedures at a business that manufactures optical components, mainly focusing on vi…