Open postdoc position AHP/ANP
Posted on May 28, 2013
Postdoc position in modeling and analysis for make or buy problems of banking operations, within the Chair of Operational Efficiency & Management Systems (OE&MS) at Ecole Centrale Paris, France Download...
Read MoreHierarchical Models: Relative vs. Ratings
Posted on Apr 12, 2013
Here are a variety of hierarchical AHP personal decision models done in two ways: 1) Relative model – pairwise comparing the alternatives against the criteria 2) Ratings model – establishing standards for each criterion and rating the alternatives one at a time for how they perform on the standards. To get into the rating table in a rating model, select the command Design>Ratings. In a...
Read MoreModels version
Posted on Apr 12, 2013
Please be careful that all the provided samples have the new .sdmod extension so you must be using a recent version of SuperDecisions to open them. If you are not sure how recently you got your software, please feel free to download the current version here.
Read MoreCapital Budgeting and the AHP
Posted on Apr 12, 2013
This is a hierarchical model that used an excel spreadsheet optimizer (Q-solver) to optimize the allocation of resources to a company’s capital projects. A common problem that corporations face on an annual basis is creating the capital budget for the next fiscal year. The creation of the capital budget for a company is an annual rite that often does not receive the scrutiny that it...
Read MoreOil Drilling Policy in ANWR Alaska
Posted on Apr 12, 2013
Oil Drilling Policy in ANWR Alaska BOCR model ANWR-Arctic National Wildlife Refuge covers 19 million acres on the Northern coast of Alaska. The entire refuge lies north of the Arctic Circle and 1,300 miles south of the North Pole. The Coastal Plain area comprising 1.5 million acres on the northern edge of ANWR, is bordered on the north by the Beaufort Sea, on the east by the U.S....
Read MoreImposed Tariff on Steel Imports by the U.S. Government
Posted on Apr 12, 2013
Policy US Tariffs on Imported Steel BOCR model The objective of this analysis is to use the Analytical Network Process (ANP) to evaluate the decision by the U.S. government on the imposed steel tariff. We will compare the U.S. decision to alternative solutions to the trade dispute and evaluate them along the following dimensions: National Interest and National Security Domestic Economy...
Read MoreCity Of Pittsburgh Decision about Penguins Arena
Posted on Apr 12, 2013
“This study done in 2002 predicted quite accurately the outcome of what the city of PIttsburgh should do about the Penguins Civic Arena. For reference see “New Consol Energy Center”. City Of Pittsburgh Decision about Penguins Arena The purpose of this study is to determine what the city of Pittsburgh should do with regard to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Mellon Arena. ...
Read MoreWhen Should the United States Withdraw the Majority of Remaining Combat Troops from Iraq?
Posted on Apr 12, 2013
Best Time To Withdraw From Iraq BOCR model The question this model attempted to answer when it was done in 2006 was … “When should the majority of remaining U.S. combat troops withdraw from Iraq. Five alternatives were identified: Withdraw Within 1 year – Withdraw the majority of US combat troops by April 2007. Withdraw in 2-5 years – Withdraw the majority of US combat troops...
Read MoreBaby Names
Posted on Apr 10, 2013
Baby Names This personal decision had only a ratings model because there were lots of baby names this couple was considering and the list was too lengthy to do a pairwise comparison of the alternatives. Baby Names Ratings Model The model includes only two clusters (Goal and Criteria), where the relative model also included an Alternatives cluster. Each different criterion (five in all)...
Read MoreHome Renovation Options
Posted on Apr 10, 2013
“We purchased an 18 year old home. Although the home was well maintained, the decoration was not to our tastes. In addition, we saw ‘potential’ to upgrade the home to a more modern floor plan and luxury features, such as ceramic tile and hardwood floors. By investing sweat equity via handyman skills, we could add significant value to the home with only the cost of material as cash...
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