Analytic hierarchy process: Automobile steering technology

Abstract

The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a well-liked multi-criteria decision making method. In current research an attempted has been made by researcher to present an application of the AHP. It is used to find the weightages of the selected factors for the automobile steering technology. This method adopts a multi-criteria approach that can be used for analysis/comparison of parameters. Sixteen factors were used for evaluating these are: Basic cost of steering, Maintenance cost, System Efficiency, System control technology, Durability, Turning Radius, Effort required, Availability of vehicle, Sales Volume, Time period of service, Maintenance Time, percentage of failure, Adjustment as per driver, Complexity, Upgrade ability, System Safety, for these a matrix of pair wise comparisons between parameters were evaluated. Eventually resulting/emerging precedence is revealed.