An Interactive Satisfying Method Based on Alternative Tolerance for Multiple Objective Optimization With Fuzzy Parameters

An interactive satisfying method based on alternative tolerance is presented for the multiple objective optimization problem with fuzzy parameters. Using the alpha-level sets of the fuzzy numbers, all the objectives are modeled as the fuzzy goals, and the tolerances of the objectives are iteratively changed according to a decision maker for a satisfying solution. Via a specific attainable point programming model, the membership functions can be modified, and then, a lexicographic two-phase programming procedure is constructed correspondingly to find the final solution. In a special case, the objective constraint is added instead of changing the membership functions; therefore, the dissatisfying objectives for the decision maker can be improved step by step. The presented method not only acquires the alpha-Pareto optimal or weak alpha-Pareto optimal solution of the fuzzy multiple objective optimization, but also satisfies the progressive preference of the decision maker. A numerical example shows its power.