Decision analysis and methods
Fuzzified synthetic extent weighted average for appraisal of design concepts

O. M. Olabanji

Volume 9, Issue 2 , June 2020, , Pages 183-201

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2020.214239.1111

Abstract
  Decision-making models such as Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Weighted Decision Matrix (WDM), Pugh Matrix and the likes have been able to assist in the decision process considering the objectives of each evaluation criteria in the alternatives. However, these models need to consider the qualitative ...  Read More

Facility location, layout, design, and materials handling
Facility location selection for plastic manufacturing industry in Bangladesh by using AHP method

M. S. Rahman; M. I. Ali; U. Hossain; T. K. Mondal

Volume 7, Issue 3 , November 2018, , Pages 307-319

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2018.135742.1049

Abstract
  In present’s, the location selection problems play an important role for the top-level manager or entrepreneur for opening a new manufacturing company or relocate or expand their operation. As an engineered material, the plastic is used for manufacturing a wide variety of domestic products. For ...  Read More

Business Analytics
A Fuzzy-AHP Method for Selection Best Apparel Item to Start-Up with New Garment Factory: A Case Study in Bangladesh

T. K. Biswas; S. M. Akash; S. Saha

Volume 7, Issue 1 , April 2018, , Pages 32-50

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2018.111802.1034

Abstract
  The readymade garments industry is rapidly growing and now it is the single highest export earner for Bangladesh. This business sector becomes an attractive investment destination to the country’s new young entrepreneurs upcoming due to its cheaper labor cost, lower investment cost, availability ...  Read More