Machine Selection with Fuzzy AHP in a Dairy Factory

ABSTRACTA machine selection is an important decision-making process for many corporations. Todecrease the negative outcomes of machine choosing decisions, this buying process should bemanaged carefully. The selection of new machines is a very complex process requiring advancedknowledge and experience. A small mistake may lead to several problems for the engineers,managers and for the machine manufacturers. In this study, the machine buying process of a dairyfactory in Aegean Region has been investigated. Firstly, in the study, it is discussed the importanceof machine selection in terms of company success strategically. Then, Fuzzy Analytic HierarchyProcess (AHP), which is one of the multi-criteria decision-making methods, is analysedtheoretically. In the literature review part, Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) applicationsare given by comparing in different sectors. In the application part, by using Fuzzy AnalyticHierarchy Process (AHP) method, it is ranked among the vendors for the factory’s purchasingprocess of a Cream Separator in order to use in the production process.Key Words: Fuzzy AHP, Cream Separator, Machine Selectionhttps://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/336147