We present that a multi-objective assignment problem can be solved using fuzzy programming. The method includes fuzzy membership function obtained for all objectives and then taking the average of all membership values. Compared to other techniques of solving the multi-objective assignment problem, the solution found using this method is more effective.

multi-objective assignment problem (MOAP), fuzzy logic.

Received: September 8, 2023;  Accepted: November 9, 2023; Published: December 2, 2023

How to cite this article: Malati Yeola, A new approach using fuzzy programming to solve the multi-objective assignment problem, Advances in Fuzzy Sets and Systems 28(2) (2023), 65-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.17654/0973421X23004

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