Abstract
Both academia and industry have witnessed a huge application of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The technique has gained significant attention in the various domains such as machine selection, supplier selection, ambulance allocation, nurse and other resource prioritization in healthcare, prioritization of academic policies. This technique which was developed in 1970 by Thomas L. Saaty is a well-known and widely popular MCDM technique.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Selected Bibliography and Further Reading
Saaty, R.W. (1987). The analytic hierarchy processd what it is and how it is used. Mathematical Modelling, 9(3), 161–176.
Saaty, T. L. (1980). The analytical hierarchy process. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Thanki, S. J., Kannan, G., & Thakkar, J. J. (2016, November 1). An investigation on lean-green implementation practices in Indian SMEs using analytical hierarchy process (AHP) approach. Journal of Cleaner Production,135, 284–298.
Thakkar, J. J., Deshmukh, S. G., & Kanda, A. (2006). Implementing six sigma in service sector using AHP and Alderfer’s motivational model: A case of educational services. International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 2(4), 353–376.
Vinodh, S., Arvind, K. R., & Somanaathan, M. (2011). Tools and techniques for enabling sustainability through lean initiatives. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 13(3), 469–479.
Saaty, T. L. (1977). A scaling method for priorities in hierarchical structures. Journal of Mathematical Psychology, 15(3), 234–281.
Saaty, T. L. (1990). How to make a decision: The analytic hierarchy process. European Journal of Operational Research, 48(1), 9–26.
Saaty, T. L. (2006). Rank from comparisons and from ratings in the analytic hierarchy/network processes. European Journal of Operational Research, 168(2), 557–570.
Zahedi, F. (1986). The analytic hierarchy process—A survey of the method and its applications. Interfaces, 16(4), 96–108.
Vaidya, O. S., & Kumar, S. (2006). Analytic hierarchy process: An overview of applications. European Journal of Operational Research, 169(1), 1–29.
Vargas, L. G. (1990). An overview of the analytic hierarchy process and its applications. European Journal of Operational Research, 48(1), 2–8.
Vinodh, S., Shivraman, K. R., & Viswesh, S. (2012). AHP-based lean concept selection in a manufacturing organization. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 23(1), 124e136.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2021 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Thakkar, J.J. (2021). Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). In: Multi-Criteria Decision Making. Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, vol 336. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4745-8_3
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4745-8_3
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, Singapore
Print ISBN: 978-981-33-4744-1
Online ISBN: 978-981-33-4745-8
eBook Packages: EngineeringEngineering (R0)