An algorithm for a multicriteria optimization problem and its application to a facility location problem

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Department of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran

Abstract

In this paper, a new algorithm is proposed for solving a multicriteria optimization problem where the feasible set is an m−dimensional cube. In fact, the idea of the multicriteria big cube small cube method is employed to develop the new algorithm. It is proved that, for a given epsilon vector, the output of the suggested algorithm involves all epsilon efficient solutions as well as all efficient solutions. Furthermore, the algorithm is applied to a multicriteria location problem. The results show that the recommended algorithm can obtain more epsilon efficient solutions in comparison with the main multicriteria big cube small cube method.

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Journal of Mahani Mathematical Research
Volume 11, Issue 3 - Serial Number 23
Special Issue dedicated to Prof. Mashaallah Mashinchi.
November 2022
Pages 197-213

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  • Receive Date: 20 June 2022
  • Revise Date: 18 September 2022
  • Accept Date: 04 November 2022

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