An Algorithm for the Analytic Network Process (ANP) Structure Design

Khademi, Navid; Mohaymany, Afshin Shariat; Shahi, Jalil; Zerguini, Seghir

doi:10.1002/mcda.485

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“…Each column of the "Wij" matrix is the priority vector resulting from a pairwise comparison matrix. This matrix virtually comprises the local priority vectors [104].…”

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Choosing a Water Distribution Pipe Rehabilitation Solution Using the Analytical Network Process Method

Așchilean

Giurca

2018

Water

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One of the major challenges faced by water companies around the world is the high level of water losses in distribution networks. This research paper presents a case study on the choice of the best technical solution for the rehabilitation of the water distribution network pipelines of Cluj-Napoca City, Romania. The analytical network process (ANP) method was used as the selection method, and calculations were performed using the Super Decisions 2.6.0 software. In the case study, five alternatives were analyzed based on seven criteria. The criteria taken into account in the decision-making included pipe diameter, pipe length, specific accomplishment duration, lifespan, pressure losses, price, and installation conditions, while the following methods were considered as rehabilitation alternatives: Compact Pipe, Slipline, Subline, Swagelining, and Pilot Pipe. Based on the highest global priority, we recommend choosing the Subline alternative as the method of rehabilitating water distribution pipes from asbestos cement pipes in the case of Cluj-Napoca City, Romania.

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“…Each column of the "Wij" matrix is the priority vector resulting from a pairwise comparison matrix. This matrix virtually comprises the local priority vectors [104].…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Choosing a Water Distribution Pipe Rehabilitation Solution Using the Analytical Network Process Method

Așchilean

Giurca

2018

Water

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“…Using pairwise comparison, it is possible to determine the relative weight of factors and sub-factors. The pairwise comparison of elements at each level is carried out based on their relative importance compared to control criteria, which is similar to hierarchical approach (Khademi et al, 2011;Asadabadi et al 2019). In these comparisons, a relative value of 1 to 9 is assigned in order to compare each two elements (Table 6).…”

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“…So, different scales of ANP (scale of 1-9) and DEMATEL (scale of 0-4 or 1-5) does not affect the results. Selection scales for ANP (scale of 1-9) and DEMATEL (scale of 0-4 or 1-5) has been done based on past researches (Saati, 1980;Khademi et al, 2011;Kaushik, 2015;Büyüközkan & Çifçi, 2016;Asadabadi et al 2019).…”

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Factors affecting delays in rail transportation projects using Analytic Network Process: the case of Iran

Tavassolirizi

Sarvari

Chan

et al. 2020

International Journal of Construction Management

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Delays in the implementation and commissioning of rail transportation projects can cause economic damages to project stakeholders and the cities linked by such rail networks. Hence, the current study aims to investigate the key delay factors and provides salient recommendations. In this study, multi-criteria decision-makingthe Analytic Network Process (ANP) and the DEMATEL (Decision Making trial and evaluation laboratory) method was employed to help decision-makers in prioritizing these delay factors and evaluating their interactions, respectively. A Delphi approach was used to validate the study's findings via expert questionnaire surveysbased on a rail transportation development project for the Mobarakeh Steel Complex (MSC). The study's findings revealed the management factors as the most important delay factors, followed closely by the financial, design, and implementation factors. Other potent issues include the existence of numerous decision-making stations, lack of central role, and sufficient authority for the project managers are responsible for project delays. Overall, the results show that resolving problems with the 'management' domain can significantly avoid or alleviate the extent of delays in rail transportation development projects. The study's findings and recommendations can serve as a policy and consultative instrument for the relevant stakeholders in the railway industry.

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“…The framework considered in this paper is a process combined of ANP (based on proposed algorithm in (Khademi, et al, 2012) and ELECTRE multi-criteria decision making methods. The reasons of selecting combined ELECTRE-ANP method is as follows:…”

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A hybrid approach based on ANP, ELECTRE and SIMANP metaheuristic method for outsourcing manufacturing procedures according to supply chain risks - Case study: A medical equipment manufacturer company in Iran

Farughi¹,

Mostafayi²

2017

10.5267/j.dsl

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Nowadays enterprises should consider seeking to reduce the supply chain risks as a crucial part of their activities in order to improve their competitiveness in the international context. Choosing the suitable strategy in connection with assigning some parts of the production process to outside the organization is a complex multi-criteria decision making problem and it gets more complicated when supply chain risk factors as the factors to select the strategy as well as dependence and the close ties between these criteria also be considered. In this paper, after the identification of risks in the supply chain of a medical equipment manufacturer company, dependence and ties between criteria in line with choosing the best strategy among existing alternatives has been examined in the form of a combined ANP-ELECTRE method. This combined model has high performance to give a solution to the problem considered in this paper. Because of the complexity and time consuming nature of the AHP and ELECTRE, in this study a metaheuristic algorithm is developed called SIMANP that despite the simplicity of computing and high-speed, is good in the terms of precision and efficiency. The results of comparing SIMANP algorithm and the proposed ANP -ELECTRE method are presented at the end of the paper.Growing Science Ltd. All rights reserved. 7

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An Algorithm for the Analytic Network Process (ANP) Structure Design

Cited by 12 publications

References 44 publications

Choosing a Water Distribution Pipe Rehabilitation Solution Using the Analytical Network Process Method

Choosing a Water Distribution Pipe Rehabilitation Solution Using the Analytical Network Process Method

Factors affecting delays in rail transportation projects using Analytic Network Process: the case of Iran

A hybrid approach based on ANP, ELECTRE and SIMANP metaheuristic method for outsourcing manufacturing procedures according to supply chain risks - Case study: A medical equipment manufacturer company in Iran

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