A Decision Support Framework for Resilient and Sustainable Service Design

Md. Maruf Hossan Chowdhury (), Seyed Zeinab Aliahmadi (), Mohammed A. Quaddus (), Amir H. Ansaripoor () and Seyedali Mirjalili ()
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Md. Maruf Hossan Chowdhury: University of Technology Sydney
Seyed Zeinab Aliahmadi: École de Technologie Supérieure, University of Québec
Mohammed A. Quaddus: Curtin University
Amir H. Ansaripoor: Curtin University
Seyedali Mirjalili: Torrens University Australia

Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, 2025, vol. 26, issue 1, No 2, 25-55

Abstract: Abstract Resilient and sustainable service design is essential for ensuring the longevity and effectiveness of service systems. However, existing literature often neglects key aspects such as articulating resilience attributes and integrating sustainability dimensions. This study proposes a decision support model for a “resilient-sustainable service design” that merges service design principles with resilient system attributes and organizational sustainability goals. The framework incorporates a multi-objective mathematical programming model and a multi-phased Quality Function Deployment (QFD) approach to derive Pareto optimal solutions using the Brute Force algorithm. Applied in the m-health service sector in Bangladesh, the study reveals significant challenges, including limited awareness of services and logistical inefficiencies. To address these issues, flexible strategies such as demand planning and service innovation are implemented. The findings have direct implications for the improvement of service delivery processes and underscore the importance of considering both resilience and sustainability. While focusing on Bangladesh’s m-health sector, the insights gained have broader relevance globally. The integration of resilience and sustainability principles into service design is crucial for addressing complex challenges across sectors and regions. Future research could involve longitudinal studies to capture evolving resilience strategies and explore resilient-sustainable service systems from a broader perspective. This entails examining various factors such as technological advancements and socio-economic dynamics shaping resilient and sustainable service ecosystems.

Keywords: Decision support analysis; Flexibelity; QFD; Resilience; Service design; Sustainability; Optimization; Algorithm (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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