Title :
Locational choice modelling using fuzzy decision tables
Author :
Wets, Geert ; Witlox, Frank ; Timmermans, Harry ; Vanthienen, Jan
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Appl. Econ. Sci., Katholieke Univ., Leuven, Belgium
Abstract :
Proposes a method to solve qualitative locational choice problems using fuzzy decision tables as a matching model. Firstly, the technique of crisp decision tables is explained, and their use in locational choice problems is advocated. Subsequently, fuzzy extensions of decision tables are defined. Next, using a brief example, it is shown that fuzzy decision tables can be used efficiently for evaluating business location problems. The proposed method is supported by PROLOGA, an interactive rule-based design tool for decision table construction, optimization and manipulation
Keywords :
business data processing; decision support systems; decision tables; decision theory; fuzzy logic; intelligent design assistants; logic programming; operations research; PROLOGA; business location problems; decision table construction; decision table manipulation; decision table optimization; fuzzy decision tables; interactive rule-based design tool; matching model; qualitative locational choice modelling; Analytical models; Buildings; Decision making; Design optimization; Electronic mail; Fuzzy set theory; Linear programming; Postal services; Technology planning; Urban planning;
Conference_Titel :
Fuzzy Information Processing Society, 1996. NAFIPS., 1996 Biennial Conference of the North American
Conference_Location :
Berkeley, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3225-3
DOI :
10.1109/NAFIPS.1996.534708
