Title of article :
A two-stage multi- parametric model for solving Animal Diet Formulation with Floating Price based on a fuzzy flexible linear programming model
Author/Authors :
Nasseri, S.H. Department of Mathematics - University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran , Chameh, R. Department of Mathematics - University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran , Paydar, M.M. Department of Industrial Engineering - Babol Noshirvani University of Technology
Abstract :
New concepts of ̅-feasibility and ̅-efficiency of solutions for fuzzy mathematical programming
problems are used, where ̅ is a vector of distinct satisfaction degrees. Recently, a special kind
of fuzzy mathematical programming entitled Fuzzy Flexible Linear programming (FFLP) is
attracted many interests. Using the mentioned concepts, we propose a two-phase approach to
solve FFLP. In the first phase, the original FFLP problem converts it to a Multi-Parametric
Linear Programing (MPLP) problem, and then in phase II using the convenient optimal
solution with the higher feasibility degree is concluded. Using this concept, we have solved the
problem of the animal diet. In the process of milk production, the highest cost relates to animal
feed. Based on reports provided by the experts, around seventy percent of dairy livestock costs
included feed costs. In order to minimize the total price of livestock feed, according to the limits
of feed sources in each region or season, and also the transportation and maintenance costs
and ultimately milk price reduction, optimization of the livestock nutrition program is an
essential issue. Because of the uncertainty and lack of precision in the optimal food ration done
with existing methods based on linear programming, there is a need to use appropriate methods
to meet this purpose. Therefore, in this study formulation of completely mixed nutrient diets of
dairy cows is done by using a fuzzy linear programming in early lactation. Application of fuzzy
optimization method and floating price make it possible to formulate and change the completely
mixed diets with adequate safety margins. Therefore, applications of fuzzy methods in feed
rations of dairy cattle are recommended to optimize the diets. Obviously, it would be useful to
design suitable software, which provides the possibility of using floating prices to set feed
rations by the use of fuzzy optimization method.
Keywords :
Fuzzy linear programming , Feasibility and efficiency , Fuzzy flexible linear programming , Diet , Floating price
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Operations Research (IJOR)