An analytical approach for evaluating sustainable supply chain solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic: Benefits and better explanations

Mahmoud Ismail^*, Shereen Zaki , and Mahmoud Ibrahim

Faculty of computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt

Emails: mmsabe@zu.edu.eg; SZSoliman@fci.zu.edu.eg; mmsba@zu.edu.eg

*Correspondence: mahsabe@yahoo.com; mmsabe@zu.edu.eg

Abstract

The influence of COVID-19 has been felt in many facets of personal and professional life. As a result of the international economic crisis and the pandemic's consequences, major supply chains (SCs) have been disrupted. Our study intends to examine the effect of COVID-19 on SCs and help organizations choose options depending on their relative relevance. Phase one and phase two of the investigation are the most important. As a first step in strengthening SCs' ability to withstand the pandemic, Phase 2 examines the difficulties, concerns, actions, and solutions that have been encountered so far. As part of this phase, a MARCOS method is proposed to select solutions that address the complex interrelationships that are involved in decision-making. Positive and negative solutions are considered and it is at the start of the creation of a preliminary matrix, utility degree is determined closer to both solutions, a new method of determining utility functions and their aggregates is proposed, and the method is stable enough to take into account a huge list of conditions and alternatives. Using this approach, decision-makers will be able to more properly weigh the relevance and influence of many options before making a final choice. The findings suggest that SCs should continue to rely on innovation to endure potential competition and disasters.

Keywords: COVID-19; MARCOS; Supply Chain; SC Solutions; MCDM; Decision-making