With the arrival of the big data era, a lot of valuable data have been generated in the entire
product life cycle. The gathered product data contain a lot of design knowledge, which …

Multi-criteria group decision-making (MCGDM) relies heavily on the individual assessments
of decision-makers, which can introduce subjectivity and uncertainty that can significantly …

Healthcare networks are sophisticated systems, which are commonly comprised of medical
and drug suppliers, insurance companies, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and …

Abstract Design alternative assessment is vital in product development since it directly
influences the directions of subsequent design and manufacturing activities. The alternative …

Floods are natural disasters with significant socio-economic consequences. Urban areas
with uncontrolled urban development, rapid population growth, an unregulated municipal …

Abstract Design concept evaluation in the early phase of product design plays a crucial role
in new product development as it considerably determines the direction of subsequent …

Abstract Design concept evaluation at the early stage of product design has been widely
recognized as one of the most critical phases in new product development as it determines …

Many manufacturers today are striving to offer high value-added Product/Service System
(PSS) due to increasing competition and environmental pressure. PSS design activities face …

Websites are one of the most widely distributed information resources. Educational
institutions use this resource to ensure that the best quality of information transmission is …

Logistics centers are those areas where all the national and international logistics and
transportation operations are managed and directed to various business operations. One of …