| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1134338 | Computers & Industrial Engineering | 2012 | 8 Pages |
The multi-segment goal programming (MSGP) model is an extension model of GP wherein the core thinking is inherited from the multi-choice goal programming (MCGP) model. In this paper, we recommend certain points of the MSGP model and offer a Revised MSGP Model as an aid to burdened decision makers who cannot expect an either-or selection of coefficients in practice. The proposed model takes into account a scenario in which the selection of all possible coefficients pertaining to each decision variable in the MSGP model can be an in-between selection instead of an exclusive-or selection. We hope this study can fill in a possible gap that might exist when applying the MSGP model, and can offer an extension model for practitioners when they use this model to solve related decision problems.
► We propose a novel model that improves the multi-segment goal programming (MSGP) model. ► The selection of all possible coefficients is an in-between selection instead of an exclusive-or selection. ► The proposed model can obtain a better solution that can result in better goal achievements. ► During solution, the model can decide a proper middle point, in percentage manner, in-between the possible coefficients. ► Many problems that cannot be solved by original MSGP can be smoothly solved by the proposed model.
