It is a part of operational research that uses multiple criteria in decision-making processes providing objective models to improve understanding of underlying decision processes within the systemic processes. Among the techniques included in this area are analytic hierarchy process (AHP), analytic network process (ANP), the family of techniques elimination et choix traduisant la realité (ELECTRE), technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), multi-attribute utility theory (MAUT), the preference ranking organization method for enrichment of evaluations (PROMETHEE), measuring attractiveness by a categorical-based evaluation technique (MACBETH), etc. Multi-criteria decision analysis techniques allow acceptable compromise solutions to be obtained when criteria are in conflict.
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Data-Driven Decision Making to Select Condition-Based Maintenance Technology
María Carmen Carnero-Moya (University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain & Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal)
Copyright: © 2019
|Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7152-0.ch016
Abstract
Condition-based maintenance (CBM) may be considered an essential part of the Industry 4.0 environment because it can improve production processes through the use of the latest digital technologies. The literature includes a large number of contributions on new techniques for diagnosis, signal treatment, analysis of technical parameters, and prognosis. However, to obtain the expected benefits of a vibration analysis program, it is necessary to choose the instruments and introduction process best suited to the organization, and so guarantee the best results using data-driven decision making in accordance with the needs of Industry 4.0. Despite the importance of these decisions, no relevant models are found in the literature. This contribution describes a fuzzy multicriteria model for choosing the most suitable technology in vibration analysis. The goal is to create a model that is easy for organizations to use, and which reflects the judgements of a number of experts in maintenance and vibration analysis. The model has been applied to a Spanish state-run healthcare organization.