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A framework for assessing the cost effectiveness of lean tools
Alsyouf, Imad; Al-Aomar, Raid; Al-Hamed, Heba; Qiu, Xiaojin - In: European Journal of Industrial Engineering 5 (2011) 2, pp. 170-197
lean tools using life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) and multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM). [Submitted 02 March 2009 …
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A decision-making framework for process plant maintenance
Ghosh, Devarun; Roy, Sandip - In: European Journal of Industrial Engineering 4 (2010) 1, pp. 78-98
paper presents a Multiple-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methodology for selecting the optimal mix of maintenance … maintenance interventions. Next, the MCDM methodology with a fuzzy adaptation of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique is … applied to individual equipment. The criteria used as part of the MCDM model are safety, maintenance investment, business …
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Selection of the most competent project designer based on multi-criteria and cluster analysis
Aretoulis, Georgios N.; Triantafyllidis, Christophoros H.; … - In: International Journal of Data Analysis Techniques and … 7 (2015) 2, pp. 172-186
Construction project designers (CPDs) are essential human resources for the construction enterprises. This paper focuses on creating a novel approach for selecting the most efficient CPD. Thirty-four required attributes of a designer were identified and prioritised through a structured...
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Design of the system of storing administration for maintenance in a hospital
Vich, Antonio; Gomez, Andres; Carnero, Ma Carmen - In: International Journal of Applied Management Science 1 (2009) 3, pp. 277-299
In this paper, the maintenance store in a hospital is going to be designed. For the calculation of the criticalness of the spare parts, the critical equipment multicriteria classifying method has been used. This method has been made more specific with the addition of decision criteria and their...
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Cost management model under conditions of global economic crisis
Belak, Vinko; Bulic, Ana - In: International Journal of Economics and Business Research 3 (2011) 2, pp. 131-146
Due to the global economic crisis, cost management and cost cutting have once again become central concerns for many companies. The main objective of this paper is to propose a cost reduction model that would ensure maximum benefit and minimum damage to the company. The cost reduction model in a...
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Stocks selection in capital markets crisis: multi-criteria approach
Belak, Vinko; Barac, Zeljana Aljinovic; Vuko, Tina - In: International Journal of Economics and Business Research 3 (2011) 1, pp. 60-71
The aim of our research was to construct a multi-criteria model for rational investors at bear capital markets. This model should help individual investors in decision-making processes to select optimal stocks portfolios. Applying multi-criteria decision aid methods, three features of stocks...
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AHP-based group decision making using keypads
Begicevic, Nina; Divjak, Blazenka; Hunjak, Tihomir - In: International Journal of Economics and Business Research 3 (2011) 4, pp. 443-458
In this paper, we deal with the analytic hierarchy process (AHP)-based group decision making using keypads. It is a way of aggregating group judgements that allows a group to enhance the validity of the outcome by including the importance of people's knowledge, expertise and experience, to...
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Achieving win-win situation in negotiation: a multi-criteria decision-making model (an Egyptian case study)
Morcos, Maged - In: International Journal of Engineering Management and … 1 (2010) 4, pp. 294-320
outcomes from any bad situations they are faced with. The main objective of this study is to utilise the MCDM and the Pareto …
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Material and process selection in product design using decision-making technique (AHP)
Desai, Salil; Bidanda, Bopaya; Lovell, Michael R. - In: European Journal of Industrial Engineering 6 (2012) 3, pp. 322-346
This paper presents a design for manufacture (DFM) paradigm by applying a flexible decision-making technique, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). A material and process selection engine (MPSE) that integrates multiple criteria is presented to assist designers and customers make judicious...
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Selection of partner companies in extended enterprise using fuzzy AHP
Jos, Bobin Cherian; Kumanan, S. - In: International Journal of Services, Economics and Management 2 (2010) 3/4, pp. 322-331
Extended Enterprise (EE) is one of the latest organisational strategies in manufacturing. Traditional view of manufacturing companies with clear boundaries, limited relationships with other companies and a focus on internal efficiency and effectiveness is no longer adequate. With the rapid...
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