Table 3 The MCDM application studies in semiconductor field.
Author(s) | Year | Research Focus | MCDM Method Used | Applied Region | Key Findings or Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chen et al. | 2023 | Facility location selection due to geopolitical shifts | SCDT-GFTOPSIS | Singapore | Demonstrated effective location selection for wafer foundries, optimizing for reduced risks and investment, with a significant focus on Singapore. |
Moktadir and Ren | 2024 | Evaluation of resilience challenges in the global semiconductor supply chain | DFS-based Delphi WINGS and QFD | Global | Developed a novel model to assess resilience challenges and mitigation strategies, highlighting the influence of geopolitical tensions and natural disasters. |
Saputro et al. | 2023 | Supplier selection integrating multi-criteria and simulation-optimization | Fuzzy AHP and Interval TOPSIS | Not specified | Addressed supplier selection with a focus on multi-sourcing and uncertainty, enhancing decision-making through integrated MCDM and simulation-optimization. |
Magdy et al. | 2024 | Addressing the bullwhip effect in the supply chain through blockchain | Not specified (Blockchain focused) | Middle East (Egypt and surrounding areas) | Proposed a framework to assess readiness for blockchain adoption to mitigate the bullwhip effect, with a case study on PC devices impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
He and Chen | 2024 | Green supplier evaluation in the Chinese semiconductor manufacturing | DEMATEL and ANP | China | Developed a system to evaluate supplier engagement in green practices, emphasizing the importance of meeting manufacturer demands and environmental management. |
Qiu et al. | 2024 | Enhancing the semiconductor supply chain’s sustainability transition | Hybrid digital twin sensitivity analysis | Not specified | Introduced a method integrating multiple advanced analytics to map out critical interrelationships for effective resource allocation towards sustainable transitions. |
Wang et al. | 2023 | Examining the impacts of sustainability reporting within the semiconductor industry | FRST-PSO and Fuzzy DEMATEL | China | Explored key factors in sustainability reporting, employing a hybrid model to prioritize strategic improvements for corporate sustainability disclosures in the semiconductor industry. |
This study | 2024 | Assessment of Southeast Asia countries’ potential in the semiconductor supply chain | CRITIC and TOPSIS | Southeast Asia | Provided a nuanced understanding of the strategic positioning and potential challenges of Southeast Asian countries within the semiconductor industry using an integrated MCDM approach. |
