Daily Archives: September 19, 2013

W6_HWB_ Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)


1. Problem Definition

As planned in the previous blog, this time I will demonstrate solution in the case of W5 blog with AHP method. The problem is selecting the purchase of motorbike by overlook cost as attribute or criteria. But in the end it tries to put back the cost factor by benefit-cost ratio calculation.

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W3_ASY_Laundry Service


Problem Statement

Laundry service in my neighbourhood at this time is seemed to be an interesting business, in this posting I want talk a selection of washer machine using multi attributes as discussed in Engineering Economy Engineering Book, chapter 14: Decision Making Considering Multi Attributes”, page 551-573. This time I pick for a front loading washing machine with washing capacity 7 kg. what is the best option for buying washer machine to get as many attributes offered by manufacturer.

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W4_WAS_Choosing Refrigerator (Total Life Cycle)


Step 1- Problem or Opportunity Statement
Do we need a refrigarator? Yes absolutely. Nowadays every family, every house must have refrigerator to keep food fresh. Manufactures offer various product and let customer choose by their preference. Since me and my wife is moving in to our new home, we are confused in buying a refrigerator. We should consider about price, feature, power consumption and also the model.


First we will discuss from total life cycle aspect.

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W3.1_WAS_Choosing Investment Instrument for Hajj Payment


Step 1- Problem or Opportunity Statement
In my previous blog posting https://simatupangaace2014.wordpress.com/2013/09/07/310/  , I discussed future value and annuity of hajj payment. The assumption of interest (inflation) is 10%. Next step, I have to find out what kind of investment instrument I should choose to get interest more than 10%.

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W5_HWB_ Multiattributes Decision Non Compensatory Model – Selecting Motorbike


1. Problem Definition

At this fifth blog, I will do a qualitative type of the selection decision method. I am planning to buy a motorcycle for short distance transportation. As we know, many brands and variants of motorcycles in the market with competitive quality and price. Therefore, the selection is more based on a subjective feeling or desire rather than the data in the form of numbers.

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W3.1_TOM_Using Multiattribute Decisions Making Tools & Techniques to Determine Best Transportation Mode of Home-Office-Home


1 – Problem Recognition, Definition and Evaluation

I am one of million commuters who travel every day to Jakarta for business purpose. Traffic in Jakarta is a nightmare; Vehicles Growth in Jakarta is 11% while Road Growth is only 0.01% (http://www.tribunnews.com/metropolitan/2013/03/05/kendaraan-tumbuh-11-jalan-cuma-tumbuh-001).

It was predicted that in 2014 there will be saturated traffic congestion in Jakarta as shown in Figure 1 below if private vehicles are uncontrollable. I have to anticipate this situation and my plan is to formulate which is the best option transportation mode to take on.


Figure 1 – Preliminary Prediction Comparation between Utilization of Vehicles with Total Road Area in Jakarta

Source: http://www.ui.ac.id/download/apru-awi/jakarta-local-goverment.pdf

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W3_TOM_Using Multiattribute Decisions Making Tools & Techniques to Determine Best Transportation Mode of Home-Office-Home


1 – Problem Recognition, Definition and Evaluation

I am one of million commuters who travel every day to Jakarta for business purpose. Traffic in Jakarta is a nightmare and it was predicted that in 2014 there will be saturated traffic congestion in Jakarta as shown in Figure 1 below if private vehicles are uncontrollable. I have to anticipate this situation and my plan is to formulate which is the best option transportation mode to take on.


Figure 1 – Preliminary Prediction Comparation between Utilization of Vehicles with Total Road Area in Jakarta

Source: http://www.ui.ac.id/download/apru-awi/jakarta-local-goverment.pdf

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