Abstract
This paper seeks to propose a network data envelopment analysis (DEA) framework for analysis of heterogeneous systems. The paper introduces the dummy connector so that every network structure can be transformed into the sun network structure. In his case, the dummy connector allows for heterogeneity of the decision making units (DMUs) in terms of their inner structure. Based on the sun network structure, the static and dynamic network DEA models are established. Thus, DMUs with different structures can be evaluated according to the static and dynamic network DEA models. The efficiency of each sub-unit, each period and each sub-unit in each period can also be obtained. Two simulated examples are presented using the static and dynamic DEA models.
Yan, Q., Zhao, F., Wang, X., Yang, G., Baležentis, T., Streimikiene, D. 2019. The network data envelopment analysis models for non-homogenous decisionmaking units based on the sun network structure. In Central European Journal of Operations Research. Vol. 27, Issue 4, pp 1221-1244, ISSN: 1435-246X (Print), 1613-9178 (Online), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10100-018-0560-9; [Science Citation Index Expanded (SciSearch), Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition, SCOPUS, Zentralblatt Math, EBSCO EconLit with Full Text, Google Scholar, EBSCO Leadership & Management Source, EBSCO Advanced Placement Source, EBSCO Business Source, EBSCO Discovery Service, EBSCO IT Source, EBSCO Military Transition Support Center, EBSCO TOC Premier, ECONIS, Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China, International Abstracts in Operations Research, Mathematical Reviews, Naver, OCLC WorldCat Discovery Service, ProQuest-ExLibris Primo, ProQuest-ExLibris Summon, Research Papers in Economics (RePEc), WTI Frankfurt eG].