An Integrated MCDM Model for Conveyor Equipment Evaluation and Selection in an FMC Based on a Fuzzy AHP and Fuzzy ARAS in the Presence of Vagueness

The conveyor system plays a vital role in improving the performance of flexible manufacturing cells (FMCs). The conveyor selection problem involves the evaluation of a set of potential alternatives based on qualitative and quantitative criteria. This paper presents an integrated multi-criteria decis...

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Published in:	PloS one 2016-04, Vol.11 (4), p.e0153222-e0153222
Main Authors:	Nguyen, Huu-Tho, Dawal, Siti Zawiah Md, Nukman, Yusoff, Rifai, Achmad P, Aoyama, Hideki
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Alternatives Analysis Analytic hierarchy process Biology and Life Sciences Case studies Computer and Information Sciences Conveyors Costs Decision analysis Decision Making Decision Support Techniques Developing countries Engineering Engineering and Technology Equipment Design Evaluation Experts Flexible manufacturing systems Fuzzy Logic Fuzzy sets Fuzzy systems Integrated approach LDCs Manufacturing Manufacturing industries Manufacturing Industry Mechanical engineering Multiple criterion People and Places Physical Sciences Plant location Productivity Technology application
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Summary:	The conveyor system plays a vital role in improving the performance of flexible manufacturing cells (FMCs). The conveyor selection problem involves the evaluation of a set of potential alternatives based on qualitative and quantitative criteria. This paper presents an integrated multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) model of a fuzzy AHP (analytic hierarchy process) and fuzzy ARAS (additive ratio assessment) for conveyor evaluation and selection. In this model, linguistic terms represented as triangular fuzzy numbers are used to quantify experts' uncertain assessments of alternatives with respect to the criteria. The fuzzy set is then integrated into the AHP to determine the weights of the criteria. Finally, a fuzzy ARAS is used to calculate the weights of the alternatives. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed model, a case study is performed of a practical example, and the results obtained demonstrate practical potential for the implementation of FMCs.
ISSN:	1932-6203 1932-6203