2002/12/23 by Geert Wets, Frank Witlox, Harry Timmermans +1 · 1 citation
Decision Sciences · Engineering · Computer Science · Mathematics · #Multi-Criteria Decision Making #Optimization and Mathematical Programming #Data Management and Algorithms #Computer science #Fuzzy logic #Decision table #Fuzzy set #Operations research #Artificial intelligence #Mathematics
paper · doi:10.1109/nafips.1996.534708
openalex publication_date 2002/12/23 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/04
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.