Location selection based on AHP/ANP approach

Facility location decisions are a key element in any company¿s overall strategic plan. The objectives include producing a product or providing a service at lower cost, at higher quality, or using the least amount of resources. Many studies have proposed models, principles, and criteria to evaluate a...

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Published in2008 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management pp. 1148 - 1153
Main Authors Yang, C.L., Chuang, S.P., Huang, R.H., Tai, C.C.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.12.2008
Subjects
Analytic hierarchy process (AHP)
analytical network process (ANP)
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Companies
Costs
Finance
Government
Information analysis
Information management
Insurance
location selection
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Summary:Facility location decisions are a key element in any company¿s overall strategic plan. The objectives include producing a product or providing a service at lower cost, at higher quality, or using the least amount of resources. Many studies have proposed models, principles, and criteria to evaluate and select the best location. This study proposes a AHP/ANP based measurement model for evaluating location characteristics in order to help managers to realize the advantages and disadvantages of potential location. The analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the analytical network process (ANP) are utilized to determine the weight of each criterion when generating the selection model. Finally, this study uses a data sample to verify the feasibility of the evaluation model.
ISBN:9781424426294
1424426294
ISSN:2157-3611
DOI:10.1109/IEEM.2008.4738050