The Optimization Models of Selecting Central Emergency Shelter Based on Ideal Point

2012 ◽  
Vol 446-449 ◽  
pp. 3027-3031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Yu Chu ◽  
Dan Xiang Ma ◽  
You Po Su
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Ideal Point ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Object Location ◽  
Optimization Models ◽  
Disaster Prevention ◽  
Single Object ◽  
Emergency Shelter ◽  
Shelter Site ◽  
Selection Of

The selection of central emergency shelter site is the key to setting emergency shelter system in cities or towns. Nine central emergency shelter indexes have been examined based on evaluation indicators including land safety, size of site and disaster prevention and rescue facilities, and thus evaluation criteria are established. This paper proposes a single-object location model based on the weights of known properties of an ideal point according to the criterion of pessimism. This model can reduce decision-making risks and simplify the process of finding a solution. Finally, the effectiveness of this model is tested taking the selection of a central emergency shelter in a city as an example.

The application of Delphi and AHP method in environmentally conscious solid waste treatment and disposal technology selection

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 427-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj Govind Kharat ◽  
Rakesh D Raut ◽  
Sachin S Kamble ◽  
Sheetal Jaisingh Kamble
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Technology Selection ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Complex Models ◽  
Treatment And Disposal ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe an application of Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) technique for the selection of waste treatment and disposal technology for municipal solid waste (MSW). Design/methodology/approach – The proposed approach is based on the integration of Delphi and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) techniques. A model has been proposed to evaluate the best treatment and disposal technology. Expert opinions have been incorporated in the selection of criteria. AHP has been used to determine the weights of criteria, followed by ranking of the available technologies. Findings – Delphi method was used to derive appropriate evaluation criteria to assess the potential alternative technologies. A set of identified holistic criteria was used, representing the environmental, social, and economic aspects, as compared to the sub-criteria concept generally found in existing literature. Quantitative weightings from the AHP model were calculated to identify the priorities of alternatives. The study provides a simple framework for technology selection as compared to the complex models present in the literature, reducing the uncertainty, cost and time consumed in the decision-making process. Practical implications – The model identifies the optimal technologies for the handling, treatment and disposal of MSW in a better economic and more environmentally sustainable way. The study provides a simple framework for selection as compared to the complex models present in the literature, reducing the uncertainty, cost and time taken by the decision-making process. Originality/value – The paper highlights a new insight into MCDM techniques to select an optimum treatment and disposal technology suitable for MSW management in India. The study identifies a minimal relevant set of evaluation criteria, and appropriate technologies for the handling, treatment, and disposal of MSW in a more economic and environmentally sustainable way.

scholarly journals Third party logistics companies’ activities and selection methods

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandrs Kotlars ◽  
Valerijs Skribans
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Selection Methods ◽  
Transportation Services ◽  
Operational Activities ◽  
Integration Levels ◽  
Selection Of

The purpose of a study is to compare and assess 3PL companies’ selection methods by researching evaluation criteria of 3PL companies and approaches of these criteria’s classification used by companies who outsource logistics and transportation services to third parties. Objective of a study is, foremost, to investigate 3PL companies’ selection methods proposed by leading specialists in field of logistics. Additionally, investigate operational activities, integration levels and core services provided by logistics companies in Europe with an emphasis on 3PL companies. The key finding of a study is that Multiple-criteria decision-making analyses are widely used in order to support strategic decision making in selection of 3PL companies.

scholarly journals Optimal Selection of High-Performance Concrete for Post-Tensioned Girder Bridge Using Advanced Hybrid MCDA Method

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 6553
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Janowska-Renkas ◽  
Przemysław Jakiel ◽  
Dariusz Fabianowski ◽  
Damian Matyjaszczyk
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Solution Methods ◽  
Post Tension ◽  
Girder Bridge ◽  
Research On Application ◽  
Selection Of

The selection of material solutions is a basic decision-making problem that occurs in engineering issues. It affects the entire life cycle of a building structure, its safe use, maintenance costs, and a need to meet requirements for sustainable development, including recycling. This paper aims at selection of the optimum composition of HPC designed for monolithic girder structures of post-tension bridges. For the analysis, a set of 12 new-generation concretes (HPC) was designed, made, and tested. A full-scope set of evaluation criteria was created and then the optimal alternative was selected. For this purpose, an advanced hybrid algorithm combining EA FAHP (Extent Analysis Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process) and FuzzyTOPSIS (Fuzzy Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution) methods was used. The obtained results indicate a possibility for the practical application of the proposed algorithm by decision-making engineering staff. It can also be the basis for further research on application compared to other material and design solutions and, depending on the issue, different combination of aggregated methods.

scholarly journals Selection of the General Contractor Using the AHP Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Książek ◽  
P. Ciechowicz
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Paired Comparison ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Ahp Method ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
General Contractor ◽  
Weighting Coefficients ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract The topic of this paper is the description of the General Contractor Selection procedure using the AHP method. Another aim of this paper - within the scope of decision-making - is the determination of the potential General Contractor’s evaluation criteria and the selection of the best Bidder using the AHP method. We included the description of the conducted tender proceeding for the purpose of the procurement’s subject. As the decision-making options, we adopted four construction companies that submitted their bid. A key element of the studies was the paired comparison of all hierarchical structure elements. We estimated the local weighting coefficients and global priorities of particular decision-making options as well as analysed the vulnerabilities of the obtained results.

scholarly journals Application of a D Number based LBWA Model and an Interval MABAC Model in Selection of an Automatic Cannon for Integration into Combat Vehicles

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-45
Author(s):  
Nebojsa Hristov ◽  
Dragan Pamucar ◽  
M.S.M. E. Amine
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Weapon System ◽  
Interval Numbers ◽  
Weapon Systems ◽  
System Validation ◽  
Criteria Weights ◽  
D Model ◽  
Selection Of

A decision making procedure for selection of a weapon system involves different, often contradictory criteriaand reaching decisions under conditions of uncertainty. This paper proposes a novel multi-criteria methodology based on D numbers which enables efficient analysis of the information used for decision making. The proposed methodology has been developed in order to enable selection of an efficient weapon system under conditions when a large number of hierarchically structured evaluation criteria has to be processed. A novel D number based Level Based Weight Assessment – Multi Attributive Border Approximation area Comparison (D LBWA-MABAC) model is used for selection of an automatic cannon for integration into combat vehicles. Criteria weights are determined based on the improved LBWA-D model. The traditional MABAC method has been further developed by integration of interval numbers. A hybrid D LBWA-MABAC framework is used for evaluation of an automatic cannon for integration into combat vehicles. Nine weapon systems used worldwide have been ranked in this paper. This multicriteria approach allows decision makers to assess options objectively and reach a rational decision regarding the selection of an optimal weapon system. Validation of the proposed methodology is performed through sensitivity analysis which studies how changes in the weights of the best criterion and the elasticity coefficient affect the ranking results.

Novel Multi-Perspective Usability Evaluation Framework for Selection of Open Source Software Based on BWM and Group VIKOR Techniques

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-91
Author(s):  
Kareem A. Dawood ◽  
A. A. Zaidan ◽  
Khaironi Y. Sharif ◽  
Abdul A. Ghani ◽  
H. Zulzalil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Software Package ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Usability Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
Selection Of

Increasing demand for open-source software (OSS) has raised the value of efficient selection in terms of quality; usability is an essential quality factor that significantly affects system acceptability and sustainability. Most large and complex software packages partitioned across multiple portals and involve many users — each with their role in the software package; those users have different perspectives on the software package, defined by their knowledge, responsibilities, and commitments. Thus, a multi-perspective approach has been used in usability evaluation to overcome the challenge of inconsistency between users’ perspectives; the inconsistency challenge would lead to an ill-advised decision on the selection of a suitable OSS. This study aimed to assist the public and private organizations in evaluating and selecting the most suitable OSS. The evaluation of the OSS software packages to choose the best one is a challenging task owing to (a) multiple evaluation criteria, (b) criteria importance, and (c) data variation; thus, it is considered a sophisticated multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) problem; moreover, the multi-perspective usability evaluation framework for OSS selection lacks in the current literature. Hence, this study proposes a novel multi-perspective usability evaluation framework for the selection of OSS based on the multi-criteria analysis. Integration of best-worst method (BWM) and VIKOR MCDM techniques has been used for weighting and ranking OSS alternatives. BWM is utilized for weighting of evaluation criteria, whereas VIKOR is applied to rank OSS-LMS alternatives. Individual and group decision-making contexts, and the internal and external groups aggregation were used to demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed framework. A well-organized algorithmic procedure is presented in detail, and a case study was examined to illustrate the validity and feasibility of the proposed framework. The results demonstrated that BWM and VIKOR integration works effectively to solve the OSS software package benchmarking/selection problems. Furthermore, the ranks of OSS software packages obtained from the VIKOR internal and external group decision making were similar; the best OSS-LMS based on the two ways was ‘Moodle’ software package. Among the scores of groups in the objective validation, significant differences were identified; this indicated that the ranking results of internal and external VIKOR group decision making were valid, which pointed to the validation of the framework.

A Novel Multi-Perspective Benchmarking Framework for Selecting Image Dehazing Intelligent Algorithms Based on BWM and Group VIKOR Techniques

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (03) ◽  
pp. 909-957 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karrar Hameed Abdulkareem ◽  
Nureize Arbaiy ◽  
A. A. Zaidan ◽  
B. B. Zaidan ◽  
O. S. Albahri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Intelligent Algorithm ◽  
Image Dehazing ◽  
Intelligent Algorithms ◽  
Multi Criteria Evaluation ◽  
Criteria Importance ◽  
Selection Of

The increasing demand for image dehazing-based applications has raised the value of efficient evaluation and benchmarking for image dehazing algorithms. Several perspectives, such as inhomogeneous foggy, homogenous foggy, and dark foggy scenes, have been considered in multi-criteria evaluation. The benchmarking for the selection of the best image dehazing intelligent algorithm based on multi-criteria perspectives is a challenging task owing to (a) multiple evaluation criteria, (b) criteria importance, (c) data variation, (d) criteria conflict, and (e) criteria tradeoff. A generally accepted framework for benchmarking image dehazing performance is unavailable in the existing literature. This study proposes a novel multi-perspective (i.e., an inhomogeneous foggy scene, a homogenous foggy scene, and a dark foggy scene) benchmarking framework for the selection of the best image dehazing intelligent algorithm based on multi-criteria analysis. Experiments were conducted in three stages. First was an evaluation experiment with five algorithms as part of matrix data. Second was a crossover between image dehazing intelligent algorithms and a set of target evaluation criteria to obtain matrix data. Third was the ranking of the image dehazing intelligent algorithms through integrated best–worst and VIseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje methods. Individual and group decision-making contexts were applied to demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed framework. The mean was used to objectively validate the ranks given by group decision-making contexts. Checklist and benchmarking scenarios were provided to compare the proposed framework with an existing benchmark study. The proposed framework achieved a significant result in terms of selecting the best image dehazing algorithm.

Selecting Candidate Suppliers Using a Multiple Criteria Decision Making Model

2013 ◽  
Vol 694-697 ◽  
pp. 3472-3475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy H.I. Lee ◽  
He Yau Kang ◽  
Chun Yu Lin ◽  
Hsin Wei Wu
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Supplier Integration ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Decision Making Model ◽  
Selection Of

High-tech firms are usually under a dynamically changing and fierce competitive environment these days. In order to survive in such an intensive competitive international market, a firm not only needs to manufacture outstanding products that meet the demands of its customers, it also needs to have a comprehensive supply chain management. To achieve the benefits of buyer-supplier integration, in terms of increased internal efficiency and profitability of the players in a supply chain, the identification of viable suppliers is a preliminary step that needs to be properly managed. Thus, to be cost competitive and to acquire decent profit in the market, the selection of the most appropriate suppliers is essential. In this paper, a supplier selection model is constructed by applying methodologies including decision making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) and analytic network process (ANP) to determine the interrelationship among the evaluation criteria and to select the most appropriate suppliers for cooperation.

Selection of Contractor Using Multi-Criteria Decision Making Tools

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 139-142
Author(s):  
S.PUSHPARANI S.PUSHPARANI ◽  
◽  
Dr.S.SENTHAMILKUMAR Dr.S.SENTHAMILKUMAR
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Selection Of
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