Evaluation of Wheel Loaders in Open Pit Marble Quarrying by Using the AHP and Topsis Approaches / Ocena pracy ładowarki na podwoziu kołowym w odkrywkowej kopalni marmuru w oparciu o metody AHP i topsis

2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 255-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mete Kun ◽  
Şeyda Topaloğlu ◽  
Tahir Malli
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Evaluation Procedure ◽  
Labor Costs ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Wheel Loader ◽  
Order Preference ◽  
Wheel Loaders

The marble mining in Turkey has been rising since the early 80’s. In relation to that, the marble income has become noticeably bigger than those of other mining sectors. In recent years, marble and natural stone export composes half of the total mine export with a value of two billion dollars. This rapid development observed in marble operation has increased the importance of mining economics, income-expenditure balance and cost analysis. The most important cost elements observed in marble quarrying are machinery and equipment, labor costs and geological structures of the field. The aim of this study is to is to propose a multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) approach to evaluate the wheel loader alternatives and select the best loader under multiple criteria. A two-step methodology based on two MCDM methods, which are namely the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), are used in the evaluation procedure. More precisely, AHP is applied to determine the relative weights of evaluation criteria and TOPSIS is applied to rank the wheel loader alternatives. The proposed approach also provides a relatively simple and very well suited decision making tool for this type of decision making problems.

The Evaluation of Computer Algebra Systems Using Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Models

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilham Huseyinov ◽  
Feride Savaroglu Tabak
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Computer Algebra ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Procedure ◽  
Computer Algebra Systems ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Order Preference ◽  
Mathematical Formulas

The main purpose of this study is to present a systematic methodology based on fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (FMCDM) models to help users evaluate computer algebra systems (CAS). CAS is a software package for the manipulation of mathematical formulas. The suggested methodology is user-centred which involves users' subjective evaluation judgments. User judgments are represented by means of fuzzy linguistic modelling techniques. An evaluation criteria framework based on the concept of the usefulness of CAS is developed. Next, two FMCDM models – fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) and fuzzy Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (FTOPSIS) are proposed for the evaluation procedure. The FAHP is applied to determine the relative importance weights of qualitative evaluation criteria; the FTOPSIS is applied to rank the CAS alternatives. The illustrated case study demonstrates the applicability and effectiveness of the proposed methodology.

scholarly journals Аn example of different AHP structuring in a forest management problem

2016 ◽  
pp. 127-137
Author(s):  
Milena Lakicevic ◽  
Bojan Srdjevic ◽  
Ivaylo Velichkov ◽  
Zorica Srdjevic
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Evaluation Procedure ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Management Problem ◽  
Consistency Check ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Hierarchy Process

The paper investigates how different hierarchy structuring in analytic hierarchy process (AHP) may affect the final results in the decision-making process. This problem is analyzed in a case study of the Rila monastery forest stands in Bulgaria. There were three similar and mutually overlapped hierarchies defined. A decision maker evaluated all of them and after analyzing final results and consistency performance, he selected and revised the most appropriate hierarchy structure. Consistency check assisted in detecting the judgments which have strongly violated evaluation procedure. These mistakes are interpreted as a consequence of a large number of required pair-wise comparisons. The paper emphases the importance of properly defining hierarchy structure and recommends using consistency analysis as a guide and not as a directive for the revision of judgments.

Fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making: An entropy-based approach to assess tourism sustainability

2019 ◽  
pp. 135481661988520
Author(s):  
Joseph Andria ◽  
Giacomo di Tollo ◽  
Raffaele Pesenti
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Entropy Maximization ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
Direct Applicability

In this article, we propose a method for ranking tourist destinations and evaluating their performances under a sustainability perspective: a fuzzy multiple criteria decision-making method is applied for determining sustainability performance values and ranking destinations accordingly. We select a set of sustainability evaluation criteria and use a fuzzy analytic hierarchy process to weight the selected criteria. We also optimize each evaluator’s membership function support by means of a fuzzy entropy maximization criteria. A case study is illustrated and results are compared with two data envelopment analysis–based models. The simplicity of the proposed approach along with the easy readability of the results allow its direct applicability for all involved stakeholders.

scholarly journals A Fuzzy-Based Decision-Making Model for Improving the Carrying Capacity of Ship Locks: A Three Gorges Dam Case

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 244
Author(s):  
Shaoyue Shi ◽  
Danhong Zhang ◽  
Yixin Su ◽  
Chengpeng Wan ◽  
Mingyang Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Three Gorges Dam ◽  
Three Gorges ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Order Preference ◽  
Real Life Situation ◽  
Decision Making Model

This paper develops a decision-making model to assist the improvement of the carrying capacity of ship locks by combing fuzzy logic, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method, and the technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS). A three-level hierarchical structure is constructed to identify the key factors influencing the carrying capacity of ship locks from the aspects of ship locks, vessels, environment, and administration. On this basis, a series of targeted strategies have been put forward to improve the carrying capacity of ship locks, and the TOPSIS method is applied to rank these strategies in terms of their performance. A case study of the five-stage dual-track ship lock of the Three Gorges Dam in China has been conducted to demonstrate the feasibility and rationality of the proposed model, and correlation analysis is conducted to verify the identified influencing factors in order to eliminate potential bias which may be generated from using AHP. The results obtained from the proposed methods are consistent with the real-life situation to a certain extent, indicating that the proposed method can provide a useful reference for improving the carrying capacity of ship locks.

Combining AHP and TOPSIS Methods to Evaluate Investment for Wind Farm Construction

2013 ◽  
Vol 860-863 ◽  
pp. 280-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Feng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Investment Strategy ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Multi Criteria Evaluation ◽  
Order Preference ◽  
Rational Investment

Wind is one of the most promising sources of alternative energy. The construction of wind farms grows quickly in China. It is necessary for stakeholders to estimate investment costs and make good decisions on a wind power project by making a budget for the investment. However, the identification of rational investment practices is technically challenging because of the lack of scientific tools to evaluate optimal decisions. A multi-criteria evaluation method was proposed to select rational investment strategy for wind farm construction. The method is based on the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) together with a technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS). A decision problem hierarchy with three layers were investigated. The top layer is an objective layer for evaluating the investment rationality. The intermediate layer includes three evaluation criteria, that is, configuration of wind turbine generator systems, physical environment and social environment. Some relative and important indicators for each criterion are in the low layer. The evaluation results illustrate that the proposed method is practical and helpful to indentify the investment rationality for wind farms.

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF TOPSIS METHOD IN PRIORITIZATION OF HIGHWAY BRIDGES FOR SEISMIC RETROFITTING

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 114-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Yousefi ◽  
Mohd Sanusi S. Ahamad ◽  
Taksiah A. Majid
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Highway Bridges ◽  
Seismic Retrofitting ◽  
Topsis Method ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Highway Network ◽  
Order Preference ◽  
Multiple Alternative ◽  
Topsis Technique ◽  
Alternative Routes

The process of bridges seismic retrofitting in the highway network is extremely costly and time consuming. In addition, the constraint on resources prevents the retrofitting of all the bridges at the same time. Besides, the bridges must be prioritized with simultaneous consideration of multiple criteria, including technical and socioeconomic aspect. This study intends to identify the major criteria and consider them simultaneously for prioritization of highway bridges additionally provides an effective technique for weighing these criteria. In this research, TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution) method as a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) model is applied. TOPSIS method enables decision makers to deal with problems involving a large number of alternatives (bridges) and criteria. This methodology reduces multiple alternative (bridge) performances into a single value (ranking score) to facilitate the decision-making process for determination of the most suitable bridges for retrofitting. Suggested criteria include structural vulnerability, seismic hazard, anticipated service life, average daily traffic, interface with other lifelines, alternative routes and bridge importance. Moreover, relative importance (weight) of the criteria is assigned using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique. The proposed method is applied to a real case of the Isfahan highway network.

Comprehensive Decision-Making Model for the Evaluation of Sustainable Products

2014 ◽  
Vol 644-650 ◽  
pp. 5532-5537
Author(s):  
Chang Chun Zhou ◽  
Xiu Fen Zhao ◽  
Cong Ying Deng ◽  
Li Liu ◽  
Zhi Hong Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Evaluation Procedure ◽  
Topsis Method ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Sustainable Products ◽  
Order Preference ◽  
Decision Making Model ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
The Ideal

Environmental issues have been receiving an increasing amount of attention. However, evaluating sustainable products is a challenging task. A comprehensive approach to evaluate sustainable products based on life cycle assessment strategy is proposed in this study. The evaluation procedure is based on the combination of analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and the technique for order preference by similarity to the ideal solution (TOPSIS) method. A sample evaluation for disposable coffee cups is provided to illustrate the comprehensive evaluation of sustainable products.

scholarly journals MCDM-ECP: Multi Criteria Decision Making Method for Emergency Communication Protocol in Disaster Area Wireless Network

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 1165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoming Wang ◽  
Demin Li ◽  
Xiaolu Zhang ◽  
Yongsheng Cao
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
Communication Protocol ◽  
Hybrid Network ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Emergency Communication ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Disaster Area ◽  
Order Preference

Disaster Area Wireless Networks (DAWNs) are widely deployed in natural or man-made disaster scenes, since the communication infrastructure may be completely destroyed by the disaster. This paper proposes a hybrid network architecture for DAWNs due to the mobility of first responders and refugees. Based on the link characterization of DAWNs, we choose four essential criteria and propose a multi-criteria decision-making method for emergency communication protocol (MCDM-ECP), which utilizes the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method to find the optimal next-hop node in DAWNs. Routing discovery and routing maintenance processes are included in the novel protocol. The simulation results show that MCDM-ECP performs better than other classical protocols both in energy consumption and packet received rate (PRR) for long-term emergency communications.

scholarly journals A Method for Group Decision Making Involving Subjective Perceptions of Experts’ Judgement: A Case of Art Student Placement Process

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
V. Alpagut YAVUZ Ph.D.
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Admission Process ◽  
Art Programs ◽  
Student Placement ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
Pencil Drawings

Evaluation of artistry mostly depends on subjective perceptions of experts. As a decision-making process, it involves imprecision and fuzziness, and it is difficult to justify the process. Most art programs’ admission process involves evaluation of the candidates’ pencil drawings and selecting students among competing candidates. Using a justifiable process is essential for the administrators of art programs. Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision Making methods provide convincing results for real-world problems involving imprecise and fuzzy data. In this study, a modified version of the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) and TOPSIS methods are proposed for the art student placement process. Delphi technique is used for identifying the evaluation criteria and the FAHP method is used in obtaining the importance of criteria. Rankings of the candidate students are determined using the TOPSIS method. The resulting rank order of drawings is evaluated by the committee members for validating the performance of the proposed method.

Evaluation of product development partners using an integrated AHP-VIKOR model

Kybernetes ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 220-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gülçin Büyüközkan ◽  
Ali Görener
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Partner Selection ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Selection Problem ◽  
Evaluation Procedure ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Criteria Weights

Purpose – Today, customers are generally perceived to be demanding higher quality and better performing products, in shorter and more predictable development cycle-times and at a lower cost. These market pressures drive firms to collaborate with possible partners in product development (PD) processes. However, the selection of a suitable partner for an effective PD is not an easy decision and is associated with complexity. The purpose of this paper is to propose an integrated multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach to effectively evaluate PD partners. Design/methodology/approach – The proposed evaluation procedure consists of several steps. First, based on a literature review and expert validation, the strategic main and sub-criteria of the PD partner selection process that companies consider the most important are identified. After constructing the evaluation criteria hierarchy, the criteria weights are calculated by applying the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The VIKOR (a compromise ranking) method is used to obtain the final partner ranking results. A case study is given to demonstrate the potential of the methodology. In the last part of the study, a sensitivity analysis is performed to determine the influence of criteria weights on the decision making process. Findings – The PD partner evaluation model contains three main criteria, namely, partner, collaboration and PD-oriented criteria, with 13 sub-criteria. The market position, competency of the partner, compatibility, technical expertise and complementarity are found as the most considerable evaluation criteria for the ABC case company. Results of the sensitivity analysis from different cases demonstrate that the integrated AHP-VIKOR model is quite sensitive to the weights assigned to the evaluation criteria. This finding underlines the importance of forming a capable, qualified group of experts for the decision-making procedure. The results of the empirical study show that the proposed evaluation framework is practical for solving partner selection problems. Originality/value – Partner selection is critical to the success of a collaborative PD process. The main contribution of this paper is the definition and development of an effective evaluation framework to guide managers for suitable PD partner selection. In our knowledge, there exists no study in the literature that combines the established AHP VIKOR model for PD partner selection problem. This study can be useful to researchers to better understand PD partner selection problem theoretically, as well as to organizations in designing better satisfying PD partner evaluation systems.

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