Fuzzy Set Theory Applications in Production Management Research: A Literature Survey

Alfred L. Guiffrida, Rakesh Nagi

Department of Industrial Engineering, 342 Bell Hall

State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260

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Abstract

Fuzzy set theory has been used to model systems that are hard to de?ne precisely. As a methodology, fuzzy set theory incorporates imprecision and subjectivity into the model formulation and solution process.

Fuzzy set theory represents an attractive tool to aid research in production management when the dynamics of the production environment limit the speci?cation of model objectives, constraints and the precise measurement of model parameters.

This paper provides a survey of the application of fuzzy set theory in production management research. The literature review that we compiled consists of 73 journal articles and nine books.

A classi?cation scheme for fuzzy applications in production management research is de?ned. We also identify selected bibliographies on fuzzy sets and applications.

Keywords:

Production Management, Fuzzy Set Theory, Fuzzy Mathematics.