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EURO 2016, EWGT 2016: Advanced Concepts, Methodologies and Technologies for Transportation and Logistics pp 9–38Cite as

The Methodology of Multiple Criteria Decision Making/Aiding in Transportation

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The chapter presents the methodological background of Multiple Criteria Decision Making/Aiding (MCDM/A) and its application in the field of Transportation. The Methodology of MCDM/A is presented as a set of universal rules, procedures and paradigms that support Decision Makers (DMs) in analyzing and solving complex transportation decision problems of a multiple criteria/objective character. The process of Multiple Criteria Decision Making/Aiding with its all phases is characterized and major actors participating in this process are described. The nature and specific characteristics of MCDM/A are explained and transportation – oriented interpretation of discussed terms and ideas is provided. The classification of the MCDM/A methods is given. The theoretical background is supported by the real world transportation case study focused on the analysis, mathematical modeling and a solution procedure of a selected multiple criteria, transportation decision problem, i.e.: the fleet composition problem. A multiple criteria evaluation and selection of low-floor trams is presented. The application of selected MCDM/A methods, including: ELECTRE III/IV and AHP is demonstrated. The chapter has an instructional character and it is addressed to the academic community (researchers, students), professionals, politicians and managers dealing with complex transportation decision problems and facing the problematic of transportation – oriented decision making. The paper is prepared for EWGT community, in particular, as a guide book for their research and consulting projects.

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Żak, J. (2018). The Methodology of Multiple Criteria Decision Making/Aiding in Transportation. In: Żak, J., Hadas, Y., Rossi, R. (eds) Advanced Concepts, Methodologies and Technologies for Transportation and Logistics. EURO EWGT 2016 2016. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 572. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57105-8_1

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