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Technical gazette, Vol. 27 No. 1, 2020.

Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20190225151515

Modified PROMETHEE Approach for Solving Multi-Criteria Location Problems with Complex Criteria Functions

Goran Marković* orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-0957-0718 ; Faculty of Mechanical and Civil Engineering in Kraljevo, University of Kragujevac, Dositejeva 19, 36000 Kraljevo, Serbia
Nebojša Zdravković orcid id orcid.org/0000-0001-6387-2816 ; Faculty of Mechanical and Civil Engineering in Kraljevo, University of Kragujevac, Dositejeva 19, 36000 Kraljevo, Serbia
Mirko Karakašić ; Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Trg Ivane Brlić Mažuranić 2, 35000 Slavonski Brod, Croatia
Milan Kolarević orcid id orcid.org/0000-0001-6521-5035 ; Faculty of Mechanical and Civil Engineering in Kraljevo, University of Kragujevac, Dositejeva 19, 36000 Kraljevo, Serbia

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Abstract

The specific problem that occurs in multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) processes is ranking a number of alternatives using complex criteria functions (the hierarchical structure of criteria) whose values must consider the impacts of all-important characteristics and parameters of alternatives. The problem becomes more complex by increasing the number of levels of sub-criteria functions (degree of decomposition). This paper proposes an extended procedure based on the mean values conversion of the net outranking flow of sub-criterion functions obtained by modified PROMETHEE methods. The actual value of criterion functions is used only at the last level, and transformed values of the net outranking flow for generating a final rank of alternatives are introduced at other levels. This procedure provides a more objective comparison of the impact of various individual criteria to rank the alternatives and easier making of unique solution, where the impact of decision-maker (DM) experience and subjective estimation is minimised in the selection. Applicability and practicability of the presented procedure for solving the selection problem of a logistics warehouse location are demonstrated in the analysis of a case study example.

Keywords

criterion function; decision-making; location problem; multi-criteria optimization; PROMETHEE

Hrčak ID:

234082

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/234082

Publication date:

15.2.2020.

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