@article{1444846, author = {Franceschini, Fiorenzo, and Maisano, Domenico, and Mastrogiacomo, Luca,}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1444846}, title = {Rankings and decisions in engineering : conceptual and practical insights /}, abstract = {This book focuses on decision-making problems in engineering. It investigates the ranking aggregation problem and the related features, such as input/output data, simplification hypotheses, importance hierarchy of experts. In addition to a well-structured overview of several interesting, consolidated methodological approaches, it presents innovative approaches that can also be applied profitably in other fields. The fascinating selection of topics included is based on research that has been developed in the past twenty years. The descriptions are supported by figures, tables, flowcharts, diagrams, examples and practical case studies. The book is an ideal resource for engineering academics, practitioners, technicians and students, who do not necessarily have an in-depth knowledge of decision-making. It is also a thought-provoking read for engineers and academics looking for innovative ways to improve engineering processes in a variety of fields, such as conceptual design, quality improvement, reliability engineering.}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89865-6}, recid = {1444846}, pages = {1 online resource (259 pages) :}, }