Concurrent decisions on design concept and material selection using analytical hierarchy process at the conceptual design stage.

• Main Authors: Salit, Mohd Sapuan, Ismail, Napsiah, Hambali, Ariff, Samsudin, Abdul Rahim, Yusoff, Nukman
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23450/

There is an increased study for considering the precise decisions on the design concept (DC) and material concurrently at the early stage of development of product. Inappropriate decisions on DC and material always lead to huge cost involvement and ultimately drive toward premature component or prod...