Network Data Envelopment Analysis with Data-Driven Absolute Standards

Hossein Azizi

doi:10.1016/j.ejor.2026.04.038

Network Data Envelopment Analysis with Data-Driven Absolute Standards

2026-04-23

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Reza Farzipoor Saen *

DOI：10.1016/j.ejor.2026.04.038

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• Proposes a novel approach to embed absolute performance standards into network DEA models. • Addresses complex multi-process systems with undesirable outputs and inter-stage dependencies. • Introduces a method to construct standard DMUs as benchmarks for inefficient network units. • Develops new models for generating activity matrices and evaluating divisional and overall performance. • Demonstrates the approach through a case study in food supply chains, offering practical managerial insights.

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Network DEA

Absolute performance standards

Undesirable outputs

Inter-stage dependencies

Data-driven benchmarks

Network Data Envelopment Analysis with Data-Driven Absolute Standards

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