This page introduces the key concepts, models, and practical uses of DEA, and answers the most common questions about how it works and how you can apply it using our online DEA software.Basic Concepts What is the DEA method?Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is a...
Selecting the Best Candidate for a Marketing Manager Position
Introduction Selecting the best candidate for a marketing manager position is a critical and complex process. Several factors — such as experience, leadership skills, creativity, and communication — must be carefully evaluated. Using the TOPSIS method in OnlineOutput,...
Selecting the Best Energy Reduction Policy in a Factory
Introduction Selecting the Optimal Energy Reduction Policy for an Industrial Plant.A factory aims to reduce energy costs and is evaluating multiple policies.Select the best energy reduction policy.Evaluation Criteria In this article, Evaluation Criteriafor the Best...
Selecting the Best Project Management Software
Introduction Choosing the Right Project Management Software for Your Organization.An organization needs a project management software to improve planning, tracking, and reporting.Select the best project management software among multiple options.Evaluation Criteria...
Selecting the Best Location for a New Store Branch
Introduction Finding the Optimal Location for a New Retail Branch.A retail chain wants to open a new branch and needs to select the most suitable location. Select the best location for the new store branch.Evaluation Criteria Population Density Access to Public...
Selecting the Best IT Equipment Supplier
Introduction Choosing the right IT equipment supplier is a strategic decision for organizations. The selected supplier directly impacts costs, system performance, data security, and long-term development. Due to the presence of multiple suppliers and conflicting...
AHP method Example inventory
1. Objective The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is often used in decision-making scenarios where multiple criteria must be evaluated to choose the best alternative. For an inventory management project, here are 7 potential criteria and 4 Alternatives you can use.2....
Fuzzy Dematel in Supply chain management
1. Objective A company wants to evaluate and prioritize suppliers based on their performance in critical areas: Quality (C1), Cost (C2), Delivery Reliability (C3), and Sustainability (C4). The goal is to determine the causal relationships between these criteria to...
Inconsistent Data Entry and Ignoring the Consistency Index (CI) in the AHP Decision-Making Method
Introduction The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is one of the most powerful and widely used multi-criteria decision-making methods, especially for complex and multi-dimensional problems. This method is based on pairwise comparisons of criteria and alternatives and...
Common Mistakes in Understanding the Saaty Scale in AHP Decision-Making
Introduction The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), developed by Thomas Saaty, is one of the most widely used multi-criteria decision-making methods. It uses pairwise comparisons to assign relative importance (weights) to criteria and alternatives, helping...