Application of Multi Criteria Decision-Making Technique in Site Selection of Wind Farm- a Case Study of Northwestern Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 803-809 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar Rezaian ◽  
Seyed Ali Jozi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Site Selection ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Northwestern Iran ◽  
Selection Of

Optimal Location of Sub-Station Using Q-GIS and Multi-Criteria Decision Making Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shabbir Uddin ◽  
Sandeep Chakravorty ◽  
Amitava Ray ◽  
Karma Sonam Sherpa
Keyword(s):  
Site Selection ◽  
Solution Method ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Optimal Location ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Order Preference ◽  
Topsis Technique ◽  
Strength Of Association ◽  
Selection Of

In this article, methodologies have been proposed for site selection of sub-station considering technical and non-technical constraints. Firstly, a systematic frame has been developed considering various factors that influence the optimal location of the sub-station. Various factors considered are evaluated using DEMATEL-QFD. An evaluation has been done between the outcome of the TOPSIS (Technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution) method and the COPRAS (Compressed Proportional Assessment) method. Finally, Spearman rank co-relation co-efficients indicates the strength of association of both the methodologies. A case study is done using GIS to prove the justification of the methodologies to the applied area. The application of the methodologies will help the decision maker improve the plan, location and grid renovation of the distribution sub-stations.

An integrated fuzzy-based multi-criteria decision-making approach for the selection of an effective manufacturing system

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 280-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram Prakash ◽  
Sandeep Singhal ◽  
Ashish Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Manufacturing Company ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose The research paper presents analysis and prioritization of barriers influencing the improvement in the effectiveness of manufacturing system. The purpose of this paper is to develop an integrated fuzzy-based multi-criteria decision-making (F-MCDM) framework to assist management of the case company in the selection of most effective manufacturing system. The framework helps in prioritizing the manufacturing systems on the basis of their effectiveness affected by the barriers. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, on the basis of experts’ opinion, five barriers have been identified in a brain-storming session. The problem of prioritization of manufacturing system is a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) problem and hence is solved by using the F-MCDM approach using dominance matrix. Findings Manufacturing systems’ effectiveness for Indian industries is influenced by barriers. The prioritization of manufacturing systems depends on qualitative factor decision-making criteria. Among the manufacturing systems, leagile manufacturing system is given the highest priority followed by lean manufacturing system, agile manufacturing system, flexible manufacturing system and cellular manufacturing system. Research limitations/implications The selection of an appropriate manufacturing system plays a vital role for sustainable growth of the manufacturing company. In the present work, barriers which influence the effectiveness of manufacturing system have been identified. On the basis of degree of influence of barriers on the effectiveness of the manufacturing system, five alternative manufacturing systems are prioritized. The framework will help the management of the case company to take reasonable decision for the adoption of the appropriate manufacturing system. Practical implications The results of the research work are very useful for the manufacturing companies interested in analyzing the alternative manufacturing systems on the basis of their effectiveness and their sensitivity toward various barriers. The management of Indian manufacturing company will take decision to adopt a manufacturing system whose effectiveness is least sensitive toward barriers. Effectiveness of such manufacturing system will improve with time without having retardation due to barriers. With improved effectiveness of the manufacturing system, the manufacturing company would be able to survive with global competition. The result of the present work is based on the inputs from the case company and may vary for the other manufacturing company. In the present work, only five alternative manufacturing systems and five barriers have been considered. To obtain the better result, MCDM approach with more number of alternative manufacturing systems and barriers might be considered. Originality/value The research work is based on the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process framework and on the case study conducted by the authors. The work carried out is original in nature and based on the real-life case study.

Strategic Decision Making for Outsourcing Information Systems with a Fuzzy Multi-criteria Decision-Making Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Modiri ◽  
Mohammad Dashti
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Service Support ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Selection Of

Today, IS supplier selection is one of the most critical steps in the outsourcing process; the success of outsourcing is highly dependent on the selection of IS suppliers. This paper proposes a new hybrid fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) model, which uses decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) technique, analytic network process (ANP), and Vlse Kriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje(VIKOR) to evaluate four potential suppliers using seven factors and five decision makers using a realistic case study. the results showed that Service support is importance for outsourcing. The proposed model can help practitioners improve their decision making process.

scholarly journals Intermodal Terminal Handling Equipment Selection Using a Fuzzy Multi-criteria Decision-making Model

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mladen Dragan Krstić ◽  
Snežana Radoman Tadić ◽  
Nikolina Brnjac ◽  
Slobodan Zečević
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Basic Element ◽  
Energy Costs ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Intermodal Transport ◽  
Time Savings ◽  
Decision Making Model ◽  
The Given ◽  
Selection Of

Intermodal transport enables energy, costs and time savings, improves the service quality and supports sustainable development. The basic element of the intermodal transport system is an intermodal terminal, whose efficiency largely depends on the subsystems’ technologies. Accordingly, the topic of this paper is the evaluation and the selection of the appropriate handling equipment within the intermodal terminal. As the decision-making on the handling equipment is influenced by different economic, technical, technological and other criteria, the appropriate multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods have to be applied in order to solve the problem. In this paper, a novel hybrid model which combines the fuzzy step-wise weight assessment ratio analysis (FSWARA) and the fuzzy best-worst method (FBWM) is developed. The defined model is applied for solving the case study of selecting adequate handling equipment for the planned intermodal terminal in Belgrade. The reach stacker is selected as the most adequate handling equipment since it suits best the characteristics of the planned terminal in the given conditions and in relation to the defined criteria. Solving the case study demonstrated the justification for using the MCDM methods to solve these kinds of problems as well as the applicability of the proposed MCDM model.

scholarly journals Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Method for Sustainable Energy-Saving Retrofit Façade Solutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 13168
Author(s):  
Ziortza Egiluz ◽  
Jesús Cuadrado ◽  
Andoni Kortazar ◽  
Ignacio Marcos
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Effective Energy ◽  
Economic Basis ◽  
Selection Of

The increasing energy consumption levels of buildings within Europe call for controlled consumption and improvements to energy savings and efficiency and effective energy efficiency regulations. However, many aging and energy-inefficient buildings require energetic retrofitting that can employ various façades solutions and insulation materials. The selection of the most sustainable options in each situation therefore requires a decision-making methodology that can be used to prioritize available retrofit solutions based on economic, functional, environmental and social criteria. In this paper, both the methodology and the economic basis of the retrofitting process are presented. The methodology was validated in a case study, and a sensitivity analysis also demonstrated its validity, robustness and stability

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