A paratactic subjective-objective weighting methods and SVM risk assessment model applied in textile and apparel safety
International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management
ISSN: 0265-671X
Article publication date: 5 May 2015
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore a descriptive framework for a more structured and objective evaluation of the risk situation of textile and apparel, also to find the best set of methods or optimal scientific grounds for the safety evaluation of textile and apparel.
Design/methodology/approach
Risk analysis theory is used to analyze potential hazard of textile and apparel, weight is given to risk indicators using subjective and objective weighting method, respectively, grading standards of safe risk of textile and apparel is made. Finally a safety risk assessment model of textile and apparel based on support vector machine (SVM) is built, and empirical analysis is also made.
Findings
Quantitative and highly reliable evaluation of textile and apparel risks, relatively easy grading classification and simplicity in operating the evaluation process are the advantages that promote the application of risk assessment model based on SVM for textile and apparel, and empirical analysis showed considerably good applicability.
Practical implications
The research is useful to ensure safety textile and apparel in market, also contributing to the sustainable development of textile industries in future.
Originality/value
SVM as a risk assessment method provided safety evaluation to toxic and harmful substance and small parts in textile and apparel, which can be an effective tool to monitor textile and apparel safety.
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Acknowledgements
The authors thank Shanghai Pujiang Talent Plan (09PJC056) and Shanghai technical trade measures action plan (2008TBT001), Natural Science Foundation of China (71373040) and China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (14B10828) providing the financial support to complete this work. Thanks are also due to Zhilei Yuan from Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau of PR China for providing the testing data of textile and apparel so that the research can be conducted. Related agencies for providing numerous standards and recall cases used in this research are also gratefully acknowledged.
Citation
Wu, X., Chen, L., Pang, S. and Ding, X. (2015), "A paratactic subjective-objective weighting methods and SVM risk assessment model applied in textile and apparel safety", International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 32 No. 5, pp. 472-485. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-06-2013-0102
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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