Multi-criteria Method Research Articles

AHP-FMEA-DA multi-criteria method for NPD project launch analysis

AHP-FMEA-DA multi-criteria method for NPD project launch analysis

The use of rank and optimisation methods in strategic management in higher education

The article presents proposals for a university management model supporting the process of strategic management at a university. The proposed model is based on the use of multi-criteria methods such as the 0–10 technique, object ranking, and optimisation methods – linear programming. The proposed solution integrates ranking and optimisation methods, the use of which may be helpful in the hands of managers in making management decisions. The proposed approach may also be helpful in developing a strategic scorecard, especially in the stage of formulating goals. It also enables the optimal selection of goals with the existing time constraints for the implementation of the strategy. The article presents a proposal for the use of the strategy implementation model and an example of its use. The strengths and weaknesses of the model were also indicated.

Use of multicriteria decision making methods in the project selection for expansion of residential condominiums

Civil construction projects must be evaluated to guarantee maximum assertiveness. The objective of the study was to determine the best company for the execution of a condominium expansion project, using multicriteria methods to assist in the decision-making of a condominium administrator. The analytical hierarchy process (AHP) was used to define the criteria for analysing the three candidate companies and the fuzzy TOPSIS method was used to select the company to carry out the project. The results showed that the people criterion, was the most prioritised by the manager, revealing the importance of investing in the development of employees, which is reflected in the services provided.

Use of multi-criteria methods to support decision-making in drug management for leprosy patients

Leprosy remains a major public health problem in the world. Despite the availability of treatment, the disease continues to be neglected. Treatment is one of the main alternatives, however, the scarcity of medication and its poor distribution are important factors that have driven the spread of the disease, leading to irreversible and multi-resistant complications. This paper uses a distribution methodology to optimise medication administration, taking into account the most relevant attributes for the epidemiological profile of patients and the deficit in treatment via polychemotherapy. Multi-criteria decision methods were used applied in a database with information from patients in the State of Pará between 2015 and 2020. The results pointed out that 84% of individuals did not receive any treatment and of these, the method obtained a gain in the distribution of 68% in patients with positive diagnosis for leprosy.

Hierarchization Process of Works of the Judicial Branch by the Topsis Multicriteria Method

Hierarchization Process of Works of the Judicial Branch by the Topsis Multicriteria Method

Assessing the sustainability of the city-port transformations: Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) for alternatives portfolio selection

In recent years, the EU has sought to define sustainable transition pathways towards more equitable, prosperous, and inclusive urban and territorial models, capable of responding to the rapid degradation of ecosystems, and improving quality of life of citizens. In this context, ports have been recognised as key strategic hubs not only for economic and logistical competitiveness, but also to generate employment and investment opportunities, and to address the challenges of the climate change. The research presents a multi-scale, multi-dimensional and multi- group methodological framework to support decision-making processes related to the development of sustainable transformations of port cities, capturing the complexity of interactions and conflicts. Integrating Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) approaches and Problem Structuring Methods (PSM), the proposed methodology aims to address the following gaps identified in the literature: (i) a scattered application of multi-group methods; (ii) the lack of social instances within the decision problem; (iii) a weak sustainability perspective; (iv) the use of one-dimensional scale assessment in sectoral studies. The case study of the city-port of Gela in Sicily (Italy) provided an opportunity to test the proposed methodology and to integrate multi-dimensional sustainability issues into feasibility studies, promoting a more balanced relationship between city and port. The interdependencies between environment, society and economy allowed MCDA to be identified as a suitable approach to address complex decision-making and support the sustainability assessment of port areas transformation. Two multi-criteria and multi-group evaluation methods guided the decision-making process to select a portfolio of preferred alternatives by assessing technical, environmental, and economic impacts and analysing stakeholder conflicts and coalitions. The process was carried out as follows: on the one hand, a multidimensional impact matrix integrating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) divided into technical, financial-economic, and environmental categories through the application of the multi-criteria method EVAMIX; on the other hand, a social assessment with a dendrogram of coalitions derived from the application of the multi-group method NAIADE by modelling stakeholders’ preferences regarding a portfolio of alternatives related to the decision problem.

Математическая модель оптимизации комплекса инструментов «зелёной» логистики

«Green» supply chain management involves development and implementation of environmental solutions. The objective of their substantiation and evaluation under conditions of limited resources for their implementation is of particular importance. In order to highlight a whole complex of environmental solutions, the generalized concept of «green» logistics tools» is used in this research paper. The selection of optimal «green» logistics tools for implementation of material, financial, information resources and services in the elements of a logistics system is described. A technique for combining linear programming and multicriteria decision-making methods (MCDM) is presented. A system of «green» logistics tools has been formed for the six standard elements of a logistics system. The calculation results of the values of weight coefficients for tools and logistics elements are provided. The calculations of the weight coefficients were made using the developed CDM model constructed by combining DEMATEL and MARCOS multicriteria methods. The dependencies of the efficiency of «green» logistics tools on changes in available logistics resources are obtained. It is illustrated that the redistribution of logistics resources for implementation of various «green» logistics tools in the range of 7,5-15 % allows achieving the maximum effect from implementation of these tools in a logistics system or supply chain. A calculated example of a choice of 105 «green» logistics tools for six logistics elements is given in the article.

Use of Multi-criteria Methods to Support Decision-Making in Drug Management for Leprosy Patients

Use of Multi-criteria Methods to Support Decision-Making in Drug Management for Leprosy Patients

Selection of a vehicle for Brazilian Navy using the multi-criteria method to support decision-making TOPSIS-M

The vehicle selection problem for the armed forces is a very important problem. In order to make the best decision regarding the selection of the best alternative among the existing options is necessary to use support decision-making tools. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the functionality of the TOPSIS-M method in a vehicle selection problem for the Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil). Among the vehicles selected as alternatives, the best option, according to the method used, was the vehicle IVECO HI-WAY800S56TZ. According to this work, the method used for vehicle selection proved to be efficient in assisting decision-making for the acquisition of new vehicles for the Brazilian Navy.

A SUMMARY ON FITRADEOFF METHOD WITH METHODOLOGICAL AND PRACTICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

This paper presents a broad overview of main contributions related to the FITradeoff (Flexible and Interactive Tradeoff) method. FITradeoff is a multicriteria method developed within the scope of the Multiattribute Value Theory (MAVT), considering partial information from the decision maker (DM) in the preference modelling process. Over the last few years, several methodological developments on this method have been published in the literature, as well as practical applications to a wide range of multicriteria decision problems. The most recent methodological advances are related to preference modelling process, which now integrate the two paradigms of elicitation by decomposition and holistic evaluation. Furthermore, contributions from behavioral studies, some of them including decision neuroscience, have enhanced the DSS free available for FITradeoff. In this paper, all previously developed works related to the FITradeoff method are approached, considering both methodological developments and practical applications. A summary on the different modeling approaches for solving different decision problematics (choice, ranking, sorting and portfolio) with FITradeoff is presented. The recently proposed combination of preference modeling paradigms - elicitation by decomposition and holistic evaluation - within the FITradeoff decision process is explained, as well its potential advantages for the elicitation process. Moreover, a brief review on the practical applications of the method in different contexts is presented. In addition, this work also brings a summary on the results of behavioral experiments conducted using neuroscience tools with the FITradeoff method, as well the methodological insights resulted from them, and future perspectives of potential research topics related to the FITradeoff method.

AHP-FMEA-DA multi-criteria method for NPD project launch analysis

Nowadays, new product development (NPD) process, demands the shortest development cycle-time to introduce new products into global markets, likewise, NPD helps firms to offer better products for their consumers, for this reason, different tools and methods are used to assure product launched on time without failures, failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) is a useful tool in risk analysis and multicriteria decision making (MCDM). However, NPD requires an accurate risk assessment to assign the resources and optimise them during the process. This document aims to introduce a modified FMEA method used in combination with Analytic Hierarchical Process (AHP) and Dimensional Analysis (DA), offering an accurate risk assessment. The AHPFMEA-DA method intends to help Engineers and NPD Project Managers handling risks identified, besides, to make better decisions to allocate the resources available wisely. Additionally, this document contains a practical example of an NPD project to validate the proposed method.

Difficult-to-measure integration measurement method for designing processes in a chain-like structure of conflicted cells in a supply chain

The paper presents an approach for integrating conflicted cells in a chain-like structure based on a measurement of the level of integration of this structure. The authors’ prior experience suggests an assumption that conflicts always arise when cells are connected by a flow of materials, information, and money, although at different intensity levels. Usually, the intensity levels of said conflicts depend on the cooperation culture within a supply chain. This is a highly multidi-mensional problem, reflected by the literature referred to in this paper and related to this subject matter. The proposed approach treats technological processes between conflicted cells as an area of potential integration of these cells. Then, the integration becomes a problem of selecting the appropriate variant of realizing a technological process conducted in an area common for potentially conflicted cells of a company. The same approach may be used for cells belonging to separate production and distribution companies operating within a mutual supply chain. The paper proposes a method for measuring the integration level of neighboring cells, as a difficult-to-measure feature, by deter-mining an integration loss index. Also, the paper presents a multi-criteria method based on the fuzzy set theory for selecting a preferred variant of a technological process. A presented example uses this method in a supply chain to maximize the integration level between Shipping and Recipient cells/links. It has been assumed that the preferred realization variant of the flow process will be based on the following criteria: 1) shipping cost; 2) shipping quality; 3) shipping time. Also, an algorithm is shown for applying the presented methodology, which is helpful for managers interested in increasing the integration level of a supply chain. The methodology allows for increasing the integrity of conflicted cells both in newly designed supply chains as well as in existing ones when remodeled or reorganized. Moreover, the paper indicates some problems associated with the efficient implementation of the proposed method.

Causality and Importance of Sustainable Forestry Goals: Strategic and Tactical Assessment by DEMATEL and AHP

This paper presents the combined use of standard DEMATEL and AHP methodologies in assessing a selected set of criteria for evaluating sustainable forestry goals. Creating a decision-making framework with two participating individuals (the authors of this research) enabled the comparison of individually obtained solutions with the aggregated solutions derived by two methodologies. The use of DEMATEL enabled strategic viewing of the causality relations among criteria and a limited indication of cardinal information (weights) about their importance. Different from DEMATEL, the use of AHP is considered a control mechanism in tactical decision-making situations such as the usage of standard multi-criteria methods for solving forestry-related allocation or selection problems. AHP’s role is to derive weights of criteria in a very structured environment based on assumption that criteria are independent and only their mutual importance is relevant for further decision-making. Individual solutions and aggregation schemes for creating group solutions are compared for both methodologies. Critical analysis is given for different aspects of their combined use when treating causalities and the importance of criteria in evaluations of long-term sustainable forestry goals.

Applications of AHP, FAHP, BWM, Entropy, and CRITIC Methods in Electrohydraulic Forming Process Parametric Evaluation for Automotive Panels Using the 1100 Aluminum Alloy Sheets

Although multicriteria selection methods are flexible and extensively used in machining, less attention has been paid to their comprehensive test performance in the electrohydraulic forming process. In this study, five new applications of multicriteria selection methods are proposed to analyze available parameters in the electrohydraulic forming process and select parameters best suited for further analysis and improvement of the process. The analyzed parameters are the stand-off distance, electrode gap, voltage, and medium, while the multicriteria methods are the AHP, FAHP, BMW, entropy, and CRITIC. The proposed methods were demonstrated on experimental data from the literature utilizing an impulse magnetizer system (walker type). For each method, the prioritized parametric results were obtained. All the methods assign the first position to the medium as a parameter with consensus on the voltage parameter has the worst (lowest) value of weights in all the methods. The weights of the medium parameter for the best results are 0.5030 (AHP method), 0.5600 (FAHP method), 0.5230 (best-worst method), 0.4090 (entropy method), and 0.5000 (CRITIC method). The worst parameter for all the methods is the voltage of 0.0320 (FAHP method). The results obtained from the proposed applications were compared with one another and found to be effective for multicriteria selection decisions. This article offers new methods to establish the parametric values of the electrohydraulic forming process for machining composites made of AA1100 sheets.

Tourist use limits with turtles in Cozumel

The release of sea turtle hatchlings has become an important tourist activity in several beach destinations; however, this activity has generated crowds and inadequate situations that could negatively affect this species and its chances of survival. The objective of this research was to determine the tourism carrying capacity for the release of sea turtle hatchlings in a natural protected area in the island of Cozumel. A multi-criteria method was applied, with data from biological monitoring and a review of current environmental laws and regulations. As a result, the tourism carrying capacity was estimated at 1466 people or 147 groups per season. In addition, four good environmental practices were proposed for tourist guides and tourist services providers. This study will improve the conservation of this ecologically and economically important species, which is endangered worldwide.

Application Of Iso 14001:2015 International Standards In Determination Of Environmental Aspects At Market Pig Farm With Semiautomatic Technology Farm Size 12,000 Pigs Per Year In Phu Giao District, Binh Duong Province

Recognized as a smart city, Binh Duong's smart city development strategy also includes the development of automated agriculture, typically large-scale livestock farming. Sustainable urban development will not be able to ignore the factor of providing food for urban and regional people. Phu Giao district - Binh Duong province is one of the leading districts in livestock farming, especially concentrated pig farming. The agricultural industry, pigs breeding, is one of the strengths of the district, besides the cultivation of short and long-term industrial crops such as rubber, cashew, Ho Tieu... Livestock is a very old profession of the Vietnamese people in Phu Giao district as well as in Binh Duong province. The contribution of livestock production to the socio-economic face of the district cannot be denied. However, animal husbandry activities, besides the economic values, also cause some consequences to the natural environment such as soil and water pollution, noise, odors in the air, etc. Hence, we decided to research the "Application of ISO 14001:2015 international standards in the determination of environmental aspects at market pig farm with semiautomatic technology farm size 12,000 pigs per year in Phu Giao district, Binh Duong province" (TCVN ISO, 2015). This is a large-scale pig farm with modern semi-automatic technology equipment. We expect to find out environmental issues in the most detailed and specific way so that the owner can overcome the above environmental problems, rest assured to raise livestock and develop more expansion later. We conducted a review of the areas on the farm and evaluated the activities in each area, from which we found the environmental problems through the material flow diagram (Phạm Thị Hồng Cẩm, 2020). Next, through the multi-criteria method (Phạm Thị Hồng Cẩm, 2020) we calculated the score and found the most significant environmental aspects (most environmental risk). The research results will be a general picture to provide farm owners with an intuitive and easy-to-understand view of suitable solutions. Developing farm economy along with environmental protection towards sustainable development of livestock agriculture.

Application Framework of Multi-Criteria Methods in Sustainability Assessment

In the contemporary literature on sustainability, one can notice an increasingly frequent use of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) methods instead of classic sustainability indices. The MCDA method should be tailored to the specific sustainability problem and decision situation so that its results are credible and satisfactory for the decision-maker. Therefore, the following research questions arise: (1) which MCDA methods are most often used in sustainability problems, and (2) which methods should be used depending on the characteristics of a particular sustainability decision problem and its assessment. The aim of the article is to scientifically analyse the applicability of various MCDA methods in decision-making problems related to sustainability, sustainable development, and sustainability assessment. In the article, based on the analysis of the literature, a set of features has been developed that determines the possibility of using individual MCDA methods in sustainability problems. Then, the characteristics of 28 methods are presented and the framework for selecting the MCDA method for the purpose of sustainability decision problems is indicated. As a result of the conducted research, it was found that the most commonly used MCDA methods in sustainability problems are primarily methods based on arithmetic aggregation of criteria. In addition, fuzzy methods and fuzzy modifications of classical methods are used more often. Research has established that MCDA methods are more functional than classic sustainability indices. In addition, the use of MCDA methods in the assessment of sustainability gives much more flexibility than the use of classic indices. The proposed framework allows the decision-maker to independently assess the potential of using individual multi-criteria methods in specific decision-making problems related to sustainability. The framework enables the selection of an appropriate MCDA method depending on the defined needs of the decision-maker, resulting from the decision problem, its structure, and decision-making situation.

The efficiency of municipal waste management systems in the environmental context in the European Union

Performance criteria of non-energy materials hold an important place in the system of indicators of the green growth strategy. Management of generated municipal waste and its effectiveness depend to a large extent on the ratio of the amount of incinerated, recycled or composted waste to the amount taken to landfills. This ratio is tied to the level of economic development of the country. The conducted research revealed several regularities in the management of generated municipal waste. As the country's economic conditions improve the amount of generated municipal waste increases while the share sent to landfills decreases, and vice versa ‒ less economically developed European Union countries are characterized by a lower amount of generated waste, but a larger amount of it sent to landfills. Multi-criteria methods were used in order to compare countries according to the efficiency of their municipal waste management system in an environmental context. Such assessment entails combining the components into one summarizing measure and taking into account the impact of these components on the environment at the same time. The ranking of the countries revealed that higher efficiency is found in the more economically developed countries of the European Union even though the amount of municipal waste generated in them is higher too. It also became apparent that as it grew, the efficiency gradually decreased.

Seleksi dan Penentuan Third Party Logistik Transportasi Produk Pelumas Menggunakan Metode TOPSIS dan PROMETHE

Selection of Third Party Logistics (3PL) services is an important focus of attention for companies in selecting suppliers in their supply chain. The wide marketing area of PT PETRONAS's lubricant products demands 3PL performance to increase the company's service level. The purpose of this study is to analyze the decision-making process in the context of selecting 3PL transportation suppliers using the TOPSIS and PROMETHE multi-criteria methods. The type of data used consists of primary data and secondary data through library research, interviews, and field surveys. The process of selecting a transportation 3PL is carried out in two stages, namely selection of criteria and the commercial aspect of the bidding price per region is evaluated as the basis for selecting the best supplier. The selected suppliers are PT Wira Logitama Saksama, PT Glory sogotrans Mandiri, PT Iron Bird Logistik, PT Sumisho Global Logistik, and PT Dunia Express Transindo. Based on the results of the analysis using the PROMETHEE method, five criteria with the highest weight were produced, namely Price, Time Delivery, Health Safety Management, Infrastructure and Office Equipment. The results of the ranking using the TOPSIS method for shipping to each destination are that PT Wira Logitama Semesta is the best supplier for five shipping destinations, namely Jabodetabek, Bandung, Surabaya, Lampung and Medan and PT Iron Bird Logistik is the best supplier for shipping to Cilegon and Semarang.

Neutrosophic Analysis of the Violation of Rights of People Belonging to Priority Groups in Ecuador using Multicriteria Methods

Neutrosophic Analysis of the Violation of Rights of People Belonging to Priority Groups in Ecuador using Multicriteria Methods