Assignment Instructions:

• Log in to Saudi Digital Library (SDL) via University’s website
• On first page of SDL, choose “English Databases”
• From the list find and click on EBSCO database.
• In the Search Bar of EBSCO find the following article:

Title: “An Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach in Decision-Making for Material Selection in an Automotive Company: A Case Study”

Author: Cheng Jack Kie, Ahmed Khalif, Norhana Mohd Aripin, Rafiuddin Mohd Yunus.

Date: August 18, 2019                                                                                            

Assignment Questions: (Marks- 10)

Read the above case study and answer the following Questions:    

1. Discuss the Analytic Hierarchy Process that can assist decision-makers and continuous improvement managers. (250-300 words) 2.5 Marks.

• What is the importance of employee involvement in process of continuous improvement to be successful in manufacturing companies? (250-300 words) 2.5 Marks

• Discuss four criteria that are the most important and needed to be considered when selecting the material to use in the fabrication process. (250-300 words) 2.5 Marks   

• What is your opinion about this study, how it is related to the course and beneficial for you? (250-300 words) 2.5 Marks

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