Papers
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Paper results for author: Mohammad Modarres
A strategic model for location selection of wood industry, an application of ANP
Majid Azizi, Mohammad ModarresJournal: Journal of Applied SciencesThe objective of this research is to design a method for selection of an appropriate location to establish plywood and veneer plants in Iran. Due to the climate of this region as well as the destruction of the forests and lack of proper plantation, the supporting forests to feed this industry are...
Read MoreApplying ANP for raw material supply in Iranian paper industry
Majid Azizi, Mohammad ModarresJournal: OR Insight volumeThe aim of this paper is to develop a strategic plan for selecting the best options for the supply of raw material to feed paper producing plants. The decision-making is examined within the framework of benefits, opportunities, costs, and risks (BOCR). A hierarchy is used to prioritize the BOCR, ...
Read MoreA decision model to select facial tissue raw material, a case from Iran
Majid Azizi, Mohammad ModarresJournal: OR InsightThe objective of this research is to design an approach for selecting appropriate raw materials for facial tissues in Iran. There are three possibilities to maintain raw materials: (1) imported virgin pulp; (2) bagasse (sugar cane residue) plus some imported raw materials; and (3) recycled paper ...
Read MoreA decision making model for investment and development of construction panels
Majid Azizi, Mohammad ModarresJournal: Journal of Forestry ResearchA study was conducted to select the best alternative for the development of construction panels as well as investment in its manufacturing in Iran. Three alternatives are considered, cement-bonded wood composite product, substituted products (such as concrete panel) sandwich panel and a mixture o...
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