Simulation of a supply chain game with multiple fuzzy goals

Supply chain management (SCM) issues have been popularly discussed in recent years. However, few papers in past literature have been dedicated to the use of fuzzy multi-objective-game framework for analyzing how the strategic partnership influences individual and global performance in a supply chain. This study formulates a game framework for the investigation of strategic behavior of supply chain partners based on fuzzy multi-objective programming, the alliance matrix and achievement level/aspiration degree. This work assumes the partners as having multiple objectives and the supply chain is multi-product and multi-material. To validate our model we simulate the micro- and macro-performance of a supply chain by the achievement level under various partner alliances. In addition, a sensitivity analysis is conducted. Finally, some useful lessons are summarized.