Value-Focused Thinking (VFT) provides a systematic approach to structure complex decisions for subsequent analysis. It is powerful complement decision analysis and its application has been growing in recent years. This paper discusses the of VFT Brazil three problems different contexts: water management, information system/information technology (IS/IT) strategic planning, disposal plaster waste. article describes how was used these identify alternatives stall them, which led developing...

This paper puts forward a proposal for multicriteria decision model prioritizing technologies that are critical power generation in the energy sector. It deals with context of imprecise information regarding importance criteria; then an integration surrogate weights PROMETHEE method is undertaken order to approach this context. In type strategic problem, how deal always challenge. The use presents significant contribution and it can facilitate assignment ranking which requires decision-maker...

Selecting a project team is complex multi-criteria decision-making problem. For this reason, one appropriate way to tackle such problems involves the use of decision aid methods. However, most decisions taken regarding selection teams are made by group people. It which changes focus problem moving from decision-maker (DM) DMs. Analysis needs be extended in order consider preference structure each individual member. In paper, we present model for based on evaluation preferences client's...

ABSTRACT The purpose of Maturity Models (MMs) is to assess, by focusing on skills, the level performance organizations, projects, or processes. In civil construction sector, MMs were investigated with a view evaluating integration sustainability in single/multifamily housebuilding projects. However, these models found be insufficient evaluate projects balanced way, which take three pillars into consideration throughout their life cycle. addition, there was need incorporate evaluation...

Several authors have been studying group decision making over the years, which indicates how relevant it is. This paper presents a multicriteria model based on ELECTRE IV and VIP Analysis methods, to those cases where there is great divergence among makers. includes two stages. In first, method applied collective criteria ranking obtained. second, using ranking, alternatives are selected. To illustrate model, numerical application in context of selection suppliers project management used....

Often decisions taken in organizations are made by a group of people, and order to build collective decision, the preferences individuals must be considered. The two most useful approaches aggregating individual aggregation judgments priorities. This paper focuses on latter approach proposes multicriteria decision model situations where there is no information with regard relative importance decision-makers. includes three stages. In first, ELECTRE II method applied so as obtain rankings....

The construction industry is responsible for causing a large adverse impact on the environment. To minimize these impacts, sustainable practices are being sought mainly in area of wastage and waste from raw materials. Many obstacles difficulties encountered when trying to implement civil construction. Thus, study identify what implementing such necessary. Therefore, objective this present an assessment main sustainability which bow-tie tool used. Three cases were analyzed: material waste,...

The subcontractor’s selection problem is currently treated as a supply chain with prequalification procedure to balance the main objectives of client: cost, quality, and time. Unfortunately, most processes are analysed under same methodology without considering that variations in project, type activity, other attributes should affect chosen method. To provide novel form treating selection, we proposed an additive sorting method categorize activities be outsourced civil construction based on...

The problem approached is regarding supplier selection in a wholesaler and retailer of the construction sector. current approach used company analyzed for unable to evaluate many issues that considers must be addressed. Thus, Flexible Interactive Tradeoff (FITradeoff) ranking method was chosen deal with this problem. It seeks elicit criteria weights decision problem, using partial information about maker's (DM’s) preferences order choose most attractive alternative, based on suppliers...

Purpose – This paper aims to put forward a group multicriteria supplier selection model select suppliers adequate companies needs in food industries. Selecting the right has become strategic problem for firms. decision should take into account several factors,which involve both quantitative and qualitative considerations and,usually,includes many interested parties. Design/methodology/approach The proposed consists of two phases. Initially,a survey industries Brazil was carried out so as...

Purpose This paper aims to propose a conceptual framework integrate maturity model the supply chain (SC) strategy, in order understand how can be useful diagnosing and developing capabilities of SC business processes (BPs) meet SC's strategy. Design/methodology/approach The proposed was based on an strategy framework, which added diagnose identify process that need developed, per level, according type competitive A grid analyze relationship between them. An exploratory case study (multiple...

A crescente participação do fornecedor na perfomance geral da contratante tem tornado as organizações mais exigentes escolha de seus contratados, o que ocasionou a incorporação uma diversidade critérios avaliação ao processo decisório. relevância e complexidade decisão contratação, por sua vez, têm incentivado busca novas ferramentas técnicas seleção fornecedores. Nesse sentido, presente pesquisa realizou revisão literária dos trabalhos desenvolvidos relacionados tema, qual foram analisados...

One of the most important aspects for companies' success is relationship between companies and their suppliers. Consequently, way that a supplier selected crucial to outcome business. Thus, we propose multicriteria decision support model with two phases: analysis products/services from suppliers need be evaluated, using PROMSORT, such which considered critical, PROMETHEE II. The was applied Distribution Center an Brazilian retailer serves stores in North Northeast regions Brazil. Using...

Contractor selection is a strategic question for the construction industry since suppliers have an important role in projects performance. Two essential issues this process are choice of adequate criteria and methods supplier's evaluation. Therefore, paper applies model contractor industry. Normally, considering group decision problem, various departments influenced its managers participate process. Moreover, focuses on situation which company wants to select set contractors, maximizing use...

This paper puts forward a model for selecting suppliers and evaluating the performance of those already working with company. A simulation was conducted in food industry. sector has high significance economy Brazil. The enables phases to be integrated. is important so that company can have partnerships who are able meet their needs. Additionally, group method used enable managers will affected by this decision take part selection stage. Finally, classes resulting from evaluation shown...

A indústria da construção civil tem um papel fundamental no desenvolvimento economia do país. Muitas empresas setor, entretanto, vêm enfrentando diversas dificuldades, muitas vezes devido a uma gestão de projetos deficiente. Este artigo ressalta importância eficiente gerenciamento múltiplos nessas empresas, focando- se em analisar os fatores responsáveis pelo sucesso desse gerenciamento. Para isso, foi realizada pesquisa exploratória com 30 Recife que atuam num ambiente projetos. Com análise...

This study presents an integrated model to support the process of classifying projects and selecting project managers for these in accordance with their characteristics skills using a multiple criteria decision aid (MCDA) approach. Such are often conflicting. The also supports allocating by evaluating characteristics/types projects. framework consists set structured techniques methods that deemed very appropriate within context management. A practical application proposed was performed...

This study aims to assess the applicability and adherence social sustainability indicators by large medium-sized construction companies in Pernambuco, Brazil. The measures importance influence of these companies’ decision-making processes. from Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) were selected as they come a globally recognized widespread organization. research focuses on nine conducting semi-structured interviews, site visits, data validation through observations. results indicate that most...