Abstract

Present research work focuses on the selection of material handling system for cement industry, using two multi criteria decision making (MCDM) approaches, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Technique for Order Performance by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). For this purpose, a systematically designed questionnaire are sent to a group of experts, and on the basis of their responses, selection of different forms of wastes and their handling systems was made.

Keywords: Material handling equipment, Multi criteria decision making (MCDM), Cement, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Technique for Order Performance by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS).