Theory of grey systems: capturing uncertainties of grey information

Abstract

In this paper, we take a look at the state‐of‐the‐art of the theory and applications of the so‐called grey systems theory founded in the 1980s. After a brief historical review of the development history of this theory, we look at the main blocks of the theory followed by several successful applications. It is our hope that a reader who does not know anything about this branch of scientific exploration will gain a firm understanding of the basics so that the rest of this special issue becomes possible to comprehend.

Citation

Lin, Y., Chen, M. and Liu, S. (2004), "Theory of grey systems: capturing uncertainties of grey information", Kybernetes, Vol. 33 No. 2, pp. 196-218. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684920410514139