SWOT-AHP Method Research Articles

Decision Making to Choose Communication Network System for Teleremote Dozer Operation Using Analytic Hierarchy Process

One type of heavy equipment is a mining material pushing tool called a dozer. Dozers generally work in areas near cliffs that are prone to landslides, where these areas can be classified as dangerous areas. New technology is needed to increase the safety of dozer operators from the threat of danger when operating a dozer. Teleremote dozers are one method that can reduce the risk of accidents that can happen to dozer operators. Instead of operating the dozer from inside the cabin, the operator operates the dozer via a remote control device. There is an important aspect in operating a teleremote dozer, namely the need for a signal that will transmit data and commands from the remote control to the dozer unit operating in the field. Good and uninterrupted signal quality is the main key to good teleremote dozer operations with minimal risk. The wireless signal network system currently used by companies will enter its obsolete period. However, the old system was tough and not easily damaged. There are strategic options for supporting the signal network for teleremote dozer operations: maintaining the old network system, replacing it with a new one, or using the old and new systems in a hybrid manner. Because there will only be one strategy chosen, a decision must be made. The SWOT AHP method is used for decision making regarding the strategy to be taken. The results of the AHP SWOT will produce a strategy, which will become a benchmark for making subsequent alternatives. Determining alternative types of network systems to support teleremote dozer operations will use the AHP method.

Strategies to Promote the Export Competitiveness of the Laver Industry in South Korea: Focusing on the SWOT-AHP Method

Purpose - Currently, South Korean laver is called the semiconductor of the food industry, and it has become a representative K-Food. However, these positive achievements are counterbalanced with challenges such as the deterioration of water laver productivity due to climate change and the increase in global competition for laver. In particular, the recent issue of discharge of contaminated water from Fukushima could pose a threat to the growth of the South Korean laver industry. Accordingly, this study attempted to present a development direction that could help the South Korean laver industry maintain sustainable growth and create market opportunities. Design/Methodology - This study sought to provide insights and implications that could contribute to enhancing the export competitiveness and sustainable growth of the South Korean laver industry. To conduct this study, the SWOT factors of the South Korean laver industry were derived through literature research using the latest research data. Based on this, an AHP analysis was conducted on laver industry experts to derive a SWOT matrix and present business strategies and policies. Findings - The development strategies based on the results of this study are as follows. The SO strategy was identified as the first priority. This strategy requires maximizing cost-effectiveness and quality, which are the strengths of South Korean laver, and actively seeking overseas market opportunities triggered by the high interest in Hallyu. The WO strategy was identified as the second priority. This strategy requires fostering and industrializing new varieties of laver with significant resistance and high quality, and expanding the demand for South Korean laver by actively capitalizing on the opportunities created by the popularity of Hallyu. Originality/value - Given the lack of studies on the promotion of the export competitiveness of the South Korean laver industry, this study is expected to provide the theoretical foundation for research on the development of the South Korean laver industry and contribute to the expansion of research to secure K-Food’s global competitive advantages. Additionally, the SWOT matrix proposed in this study is expected to enhance the competitiveness of South Korean laver in overseas markets.

Stakeholders' perceptions of sustainable energy transition of Ulaanbaatar city, Mongolia

Cities are the largest consumers of energy and emitters of greenhouse gases. Cities could play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and leading the transition to renewable energy in all end-use sectors. Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital city, and its primary energy system relies on fossil fuels. This study explores stakeholders' perceptions of a sustainable energy transition in Ulaanbaatar by 2050 using the SWOT-AHP method. Seven groups of stakeholders were involved in defining a long-term sustainable energy transition. First, stakeholders identified pathways to a sustainable energy transition through semi-structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The results show that the sustainable energy transition in the city of Ulaanbaatar by 2050 is still conventional and relies on an existing coal-based energy system. Second, stakeholders identified SWOT factors of the current situation of the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar for the implementation of the sustainable energy transition. Finally, the SWOT factors were prioritized by pairwise comparisons using SWOT-AHP. Stakeholder responses varied between groups and between representatives of the same groups. The highest rated strength in the implementation of the sustainable energy transition is that the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar is now able to independently manage its budget and attract investment. Ulaanbaatar's greatest weakness is the lack of coordination between government organizations and stakeholders. The potential for renewable energy was seen as an important opportunity. The risks of political instability, which could slow, stop, or change the implementation of energy policies and projects were the greatest threat to the implementation of a sustainable energy transition.

Determination of Business Strategy with SWOT and AHP

This study aims to formulate strategic decision-making in the paint industry through the SWOT-AHP hybrid method. The calculated priorities of the SWOT factor can form a management approach to the company's main decisions. The calculated priorities of the SWOT factor can form a management approach to the company's main decisions. From the study results, it is expected to get an overview of the application of strategic analysis using the hybrid SWOT-AHP method based on influencing factors. AHP analysis using expert choice software. The SWOT analysis and AHP method results produce strategy priorities: (1) Build omni channel, (2) Build close relationships with all channels. (3) Build a close relationship with personal values, especially for Pareto stores. (4) Sales collaboration, (5) Start building infrastructure for digital business, (6) Formulate strategies to build collaborative relationships.

Analysis of the nuclear energy systems as an alternative propulsion system option on commercial marine vessels by utilizing the SWOT-AHP method

The utilization of alternative fuels such as LNG, methanol, hydrogen, ammonia, and nuclear energy on marine vessels is quite critical to cope with the challenging air pollution regulations set by IMO and to realize global de-carbonization strategies. Nuclear energy has come to the fore with high and sustainable energy density as well as a carbon-free feature among the other potential alternative maritime fuels. Nuclear energy has been used successfully for icebreakers, submarines, and naval vessels up to now and it has been researched for commercial ships, despite a few unsuccessful projects because nuclear energy brings certain difficulties during its utilization, especially in commercial ships. That’s why a SWOT analysis has been performed to determine all internal and external factors on the utilization of nuclear energy in commercial ships as a maritime fuel. The SWOT factors and sub-factors have been established with the aid of comparable energy studies in the literature and maritime sector reports. Twelve marine experts with an average of 12.8 years of experience have participated in a survey to determine the priority weight of each main and sub-factors. Opportunity and strength aspects have the highest weight with 0.362 and 0.302 respectively. On the other hand, threats have a substantial amount of weight with 0.212. Being eco-friendly, reducing dependency on fossil fuels, and preventing fuel fluctuations constitute the three most prominent features among the sub-factors. However, safety and security challenges, which are 4th place among the sub-factors, should be eliminated as much as possible for successful applications of nuclear energy. Experience gathered from past and existing nuclear-powered marine vessels will have been beneficial to overcome difficulties in the utilization of nuclear energy in commercialships.

Strategic Implementation of Integrated Water Resource Management in Selected Areas of Palawan: SWOT-AHP Method

In the recent past, Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) has emerged as the method of choice for resolving a wide range of water-related conflicts that arise between governments and stakeholders all over the globe. Despite a variety of regulations and initiatives being put into place, there is still skepticism over their actual execution. In 2006, the Philippine government began updating the water policy and regulatory framework to promote IWRM as a foundation for sustainable development. However, implementation of this national and subnational structure is still in process. This study intends to identify and rank the key elements likely to affect IWRM changes at the subnational level in Palawan Province. Specifically, this study aims to identify the elements that might improve the result of adopting IWRM, which is as important as designing policies, institutions, and instruments for putting the approach into action. This approach combined the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) techniques, a hybrid multi-criteria decision procedure, SWOT-AHP. Expert group discussion revealed the essential elements impacting IWRM implementation in this research, and these elements were categorized into SWOT categories. The AHP approach was used to determine the relative relevance of each component identified in the SWOT analysis. The results show that the following ranking groups have a higher priority for Puerto Princesa: threats (group weight 48.8%), strengths (35.4%), weaknesses (10.7%), and opportunities (5.1%). The ranking group for Roxas is the following: opportunities (36.8%), strengths (27.4%), weaknesses (21.5%), and threats (14.3%). Taytay has the following ranking group: opportunities (27.9%), weaknesses (27.1%), threats (24.7%), and strengths (20.3%). While El Nido has the following ranking group: strengths (33.5%), weaknesses (24.3%), opportunities (24%), and threats (18.2%). This research identified and prioritized the key components essential to the effectiveness of the IWRM concept in the research sites. This study recommends evaluating IWRM implementation using the upgraded element framework, enhancing the strategic framework to assess state, federal, and local IWRM governance performance.

The effect of the forest road network on grassland ecosystems with the contribution of the SWOT-AHP method

Forest road edges are habitats for many grassland species because these species grow in open environments with sufficient light. The study area was the Regional Unit of Kavala (Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece). The Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) were recorded according to the literature review and the criteria were also ranked using the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) method. According to the comparison of the SWOT criteria, Strengths occupy a percentage of 43.6%, followed by Weaknesses and Threats with a percentage of 24.5% and 17.3% respectively. Opportunities have the smallest percentage (14.6%). Regarding the sub-criteria of Strengths, the sub-criteria “The edges of forest roads protect high plant diversity, and a significant degree of endemism” ranks first with a percentage of 32.4%. From the comparison of the sub-criteria of Weaknesses, the sub-criteria “Forest roads create gaps by removing vegetation and divide the ecosystem” occupies the first place with a percentage of 37.9%. After comparing the sub-criteria of Opportunities, the sub-criterion “Through the forest road network there is access to new areas (grassland ecosystems)” receives the largest percentage (46.6%). The biggest Threat is the sub-criterion “The road network probably contributes to global macroclimate change” with a percentage of 52.4%.

Effectiveness of ginger supply chains in rural communities as a form of farming sustainability (study case in Cianjur district)

Ginger has a high economic value. It has benefits for health and doesn’t require complicated processing. But, ginger required a long period to cultivate. It makes farmer’s interest in cultivating ginger decrease and ginger production continues to decline every year. Aside from that, ginger certified seeds are also limited. Meanwhile, demand for ginger continues to rise. To meet these demands, an effective and efficient supply chain management is needed. One of the largest ginger productions in West Java is located on Cianjur. So the purpose of this research is to determine an efficient ginger supply chain of farming sustainability in Cianjur. The method used is descriptive analysis use framework of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO). Then develop it as a strategy use SWOT-AHP method. The results showed ginger supply chain’s members in Cianjur consisted of farmers, collectors, wholesale market, local market, and consumers. Ginger supply chain management in Cianjur isn’t effective because there are still some obstacles in each member. The strategy chosen is to improve productivity and product quality for a better supply chain. There is also a need for mutual awareness between each chain in increasing the productivity and quality of ginger so that producers are more enthusiastic about cultivating ginger in the future. So that farming activities remain sustainable.

Strategy For Development of Pharmaceutical Salt Business in Improving The Welfare of The Salt Farmers from Islamic Perspective

Indonesia is the largest archipelagic country with a manageable sea area of 5.8 million km2. The marine and fisheries sector in Indonesia has become very strategic for the Indonesian people, especially in coastal communities, where most people rely on marine resources as a livelihood in the economic activities of coastal communities. One of the marine resources that can be processed is salt from seawater. The main objective of this research is to formulate a strategy for developing a pharmaceutical salt business to improve the welfare of smallholder salt farmers. The design of this study uses the SWOT-AHP method. The priority is to find strategic priorities that can improve the welfare of farmers, which refers to the economic perspective.

Women Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business Development: Key Findings from a SWOT–AHP Analysis

This study highlights the perception of women entrepreneurs in Romania regarding specific drivers for a sustainable business model. This study uses a SWOT–AHP method to assess the importance of different factors that enforce or create barriers for the success in women entrepreneurial activities. SWOT analysis was conducted based on an extended literature review. An external expert in risk analysis assessed the importance of the SWOT analysis’ four dimensions—criteria. An AHP survey of 10 women entrepreneurs was conducted to evaluate the impact of each identified factor in sustaining or discouraging the success of their sustainable business model (SBM). The main results of the study present practical implications useful for designing a gender-balanced business environment. In the final part, the paper discusses women’s preference for the sustainable business model, the perceived importance of gender-related stereotypes for the development of sustainable business models, and the relevance of the new digital economy trend to Romanian women entrepreneurship.

The Application of SWOT-AHP Combination in Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs): A Literature Review 2010-2020

<p class="02abstracttext">This study discusses two cases of combined use of SWOT-AHP in SMEs from outside Indonesia. The journals studied were journals published in the last 10 years, namely from 2010-2020. This study explains the combined use of SWOT-AHP abroad and domestically (Indonesia) and further discusses the benefits and challenges in the combined implementation of the SWOT-AHP method in SMEs. This research can be a reference in subsequent studies that apply the combined SWOT-AHP based on the potential and challenges of using the combined SWOT-AHP.<strong> </strong></p>

Analysis on improving strategy of lithium thionyl chloride battery used for landmine fuze based on SWOT-AHP method

As the landmine is now always detonated by electronic fuzes which are usually powered by the battery inside landmines. As a weapon, landmines are required to be reliable during long service time and the performance of the battery is essential to the operation effectiveness of the landmines. This paper analyzes qualitatively the main factors which have effects on the improving strategic choice of lithium thionyl chloride battery which is used for fuzes of certain landmine weapon to power up based on SWOT-AHP method. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the battery are analyzed and the weights of each factor are calculated and sorted by analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method. The result shows that the SO development strategy should be taken. The study provides direct and feasible improving method of landmine fuzes use lithium thionyl chloride battery.

SWOT-AHP analysis of the Korean satellite and space industry: Strategy recommendations for development

The global satellite industry is growing in the private market with the advent of SpaceX Corp., Planet Labs Corp., and so forth. Following this trend, the Korean government established the National Space Commission to construct a space development plan that encourages private companies’ participation. Korea has the potential to create various satellite services based on its information technology and semiconductor industries. Thus, this study aims to present strategies to accelerate the growth of the satellite industry by considering various internal and external factors, such as the limitations and strengths of the Korean space and satellite industry. This study employs the SWOT-AHP method, to measure these items factors priorities’ and suggest in-depth strategies. The SWOT matrix is constructed based on prior research. Then, an AHP survey of 32 experts is conducted, and strength-threat and strength-opportunity strategies are developed using the top eight relatively important items. The analysis finds that opportunity items have high priorities. Thus, a strategy is devised to meet demand in the public sector and vitalize private businesses. Lastly, topics are collected using latent Dirichlet allocation topic modeling to identify the media's perspective, which we find is similar to the opinions of the experts chosen for this study.

Application of SWOT-AHP in analyzing external and internal environment of youth empowerments

The low quality of youth resources, the lack of optimal coordination between youth organizations and youth empowerment in Soppeng District so that researchers are interested in conducting more in-depth studies. This study aims to analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the implementation of youth empowerment programs and formulate strategies for implementing the Soppeng District Youth and Sports Service Youth Empowerment Program. This study uses the SWOT-AHP method with the descriptive translation then tabulated so as to give birth to a choice of strategies that are a priority or more important. The results of the study found that the strength (S), weakness (W), opportunity (O) and threat (T) groups in the four groups were higher (S) with a value of 0.4958 compared to weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, for threats with the lowest value is 0.0719. The global priority of 16 statements from each strength (S), weakness (W), opportunity (O) and threat (T), the highest value is a 0.5300 statement of weakness (W1) while the lowest value is a threat (T4) 0.0609. The priority groups that are the focus of strengthening the Soppeng District Dispora include the highest value of the SWOT group (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) while the factors that have the highest common values are (Weakness, Opportunity, Threat and Strength). The implementation of the youth empowerment strategy program in Soppeng Regency run by the Dispora is inseparable from the influences of various aspects, both from strength and weakness (internal) and Opportunities and Threats (external). But the choice of the right strategy for Dispora or things that need to be strengthened from the four strategies ST1, ST2, ST3 and ST4, namely ST1 (SO). Awaken young people about the importance of empowerment can be carried out through seminars and provide training on the importance of empowerment, but the youth as objects and subjects must be aware of themselves that the future will be a legacy for them as a youth, especially youth in Soppeng Regency.

The Analysis on The Formulation of Integrated Pest Management Policy Strategy by Using Swot-AHP Method (A Case Study on Vegetable Plant Cultivation in Lampung Province)

The objective of this research was to formulate a policy strategy for integrated pest management by using SWOT AHP methods (case study on vegetable cultivation in Lampung Province). This method used A’WOT; the combination of AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) analysis and SWOT (Strength-Weakness-Opportunity-Threat) analysis. The analysis result showed the main strength factors becoming the base for sustainable agricultural business were the availability of good structures and infrastructures both in production and marketing, and the availability of sufficient production structure (seeds) with good quality and quantity. The weakness factors becoming concern were dominantly lack of institutional funding (capital) for vegetable business, many problems in the integrated pest management (IPM) technology implementation stage, many problems in good agriculture practices (GAP), and numbers of families making their life as farmers. The opportunity factors were the availability of IPM and GAP technologies, growing campaign for consuming domestic products reducing import, and high government commitment to improve vegetable farmers’ welfare. The threats to concern were no protection operational base and farmer’s empowerment, very few institutional funding (capital) for vegetable business, and many problems in the GAP and technology implementation. Six strategies becoming priority in order were drafting the regulation and standard of operation that regulate IPM and GAP implementations; strengthening farmer’ institution, capital and agricultural insurance; drafting legality of operational protection and farmer’s empowerment; agricultural intensification in order to improve quantity, quality, safety, and environmental insight for food security and independency; optimization of technology transfer by socialization or education of IPM and GAP for vegetable crops; and inexpensive IPM system based controlling technology development and effective and efficient of alternative production structures.

SWOT-AHP method application to determine current energy situation and define strategies for energy security improvement

In this paper the solutions some practical problems of cointegration analysis are discussed. We mainly focus on the following phases of the Johansen procedure: the baseline model specification, t determination of the number of cointegrating vectors, the inclusion of the determines components and design of partial mode This is the most commonly used approach analyzing nonstationary macroeconomic time series, due to its complexity and simple modeling based on the computer packages. However, as the application of statistic packages may be useless when methodology is partly known, its full understanding makes computer software a reliable source. The purpose of this paper is to popularize (correct) application of cointegration methods. .

SHARE technique: A novel approach to root cause analysis of ship accidents

Constituting the key backbone of global trade, maritime transport essentially entails in itself a number of hazards both during the navigation and during the time spent on the port due to the different structure of work environment. This complex structure of ship operations makes the occurrence of ship accidents inevitable, which might in effect critically damage the environment, the human life and the commodity. To prevent the occurrence of such results or to minimize their impacts, it matters greatly to investigate hazardous incidents having occurred for the aim of taking appropriate measures. The key reason in investigating ship accidents is to comprehend the root causes that lead to accidents and to apply the required arrangements via detecting applicable risk- minimizing strategies. Because of the unique quality of ship operations, application of current methods in root analysis may not be sufficient in some cases. In this study a root cause analysis technique SHARE (SHip Accident Root cause Evaluation) exclusive to ship accidents has been developed to assist in a global scale all related departments of maritime companies to envisage lead causes of accidents and to implement appropriate corrective actions. In this particular technique in which it is feasible to obtain numeric data, to identify stakeholders responsible in implementing corrective actions and to forge risk-minimizing strategies, a standard terminology exclusive for ship accidents has been used. Being developed on the basis of Fuzzy SWOT AHP Method, this unique technique has been validated upon applying onto an actual case of a ship accident.

The application of combined SWOT AHP method in planning of tourism development strategy in the case of the Timok Region

Municipalities of the Timok Region are adopting strategies of development that seek to increase revenues. In these strategies they start to look at tourism as a way of filling the budget. SWOT analysis is used as a method to view better current position and choose optimal strategy for development of tourism. Starting from the criticism of SWOT analysis in order to improve and quantify the results, the AHP analysis is attached to the SWOT. In the first step of the combined SWOT AHP method, SWOT analysis has been carried out, and then in the second and third steps weights of individual SWOT elements within the group and then the weight of the whole group are determined. In the last step different strategies were formulated, their efficiency defined and strategies ranked. In conclusion we can see that weaknesses have most impact in the case of developing tourism in the Timok Region, but there are plenty of opportunities as well. The suggested strategy for this part of Serbia proposes focusing on large investments in Lepenski Vir and Stara Planina in order to achieve a unique offer and overcome weaknesses.

SWOT-AHP analysis in medical tourism area of Kerala

This paper identifies and prioritises strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) pertaining to the medical tourism sector of Kerala. Twenty one factors corresponding to SWOT are identified through literature review and expert opinion. The pair-wise comparisons used in the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) help to analyse the situation more precisely than the standard SWOT analysis. The most crucial factors of SWOT are identified through the hybrid SWOT-AHP method. Initially, the ranking of each SWOT group is identified. The result obtained for each of the parameters of SWOT is 42%, 12%, 29% and 17%, respectively. This hybrid SWOT-AHP method aids in determining the relative weights of SWOT. 'Strength' emerges as the most important group and 'medical doctors of international fame and repute' of strength group emerges as the most important factor. The identified factors of SWOT groups aid in developing appropriate strategies for the medical tourism sector of Kerala.

STRATEGI KEKUATAN LOGISTIK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KINERJA DI SEKTOR INDUSTRI PAKAIAN JADI

In modern era, there is a change in human basic needs for apparel that will make business in fashion industry become interesting dan increasing siginifi cantly. The growth of apparel industry contributes wealth enhancement of the stakeholders, starting from suppliers, small producers to big producers -such as small medium entreprises to national companies, and distributors. But there are also some obstacles faced by those stakeholders that slower their improving performance in Indonesia’s apparel industry development such as logistics problem, especially in Jabodetabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi) area. The purposes of this research are: 1) To identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunity and threat of logistics in apparel industry, 2)To formulate strategy to advantage the power of logistics as an effort to improve apparel industry performance in Jabodetabek area. This research took place in Jabodetabek, Indonesia. SWOT analysis and AHP method were used to analyze the data. The results of this research is aimed to provide a right management strategy of logistics to improve apparel industry performance in Jabodetabek.