Transboundary water resources allocation using bankruptcy theory; Case study of Euphrates and Tigris Rivers

One significant problem of trans-boundary rivers, which has been causing various challenges and disputes throughout the world, is that the amount of demand and need of riparian states is larger than the available water. Hence, one of the main challenges in trans-boundary rivers management problems is that how we can allocate the limited and shared available water among riparian states when it is not sufficient to satisfy the claims of all riparian states so that it would be more equitable and reasonable. In this study, we survey the application of bankruptcy theory to solve this problem in trans-boundary rivers. Furthermore, we propose a new bankruptcy rule to help solving conflict in trans-boundary reallocation problems and investigate its application in a real case study. The results reveal that this method is potentially helpful to solve conflict over trans-boundary water resources problems   Hojjat Mianabadi ...

Web based casting supplier evaluation using analytical hierarchy process

Abstract/ Manufacturing companies are increasingly dependent on outsourcing to improve their competitive position. At the same time, the approach to supplier selection has dramatically changed from being price-driven to one based on overall capability of the supplier, very much in evidence in the automobile castings sector facing the challenge of mass customization. In this study, 18 criteria have been identified for casting supplier assessment and segregated in four groups-product development capability, manufacturing capability, quality capability, and cost and delivery. A systematic approach to evaluating casting quality suppliers has been developed using the analytical hierarchy process, which enables the combination of tangible and intangible criteria and checking the consistency of decision-making. The approach has been implemented in a prototype web-based system. Keywords: supplier evaluation; outsourcing; AHP; internet; casting مقاله: انگلیسی / JSTOR سال انتشار: 2001 ...