Comparison of SRP and FUCA methods in selecting industrial tools and equipment

In the context of selecting industrial tools and equipment, multi criteria decision making (MCDM) plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal and efficient choices. This study focuses on comparing two multi-criteria decision-making methods, simple ranking process (SRP) and faire un choix adéquat (FUCA), in ranking alternatives based on internal rankings for each criterion. Both methods share the common goal of evaluating and ranking alternatives; however, they differ in their implementation. The SRP method uses only natural numbers for internal ranking, while FUCA employs both natural numbers and decimals, allowing for more detailed and flexible rankings. The study was conducted in five specific cases of selecting industrial tools and equipment to compare the differences between these two methods. These cases provide a diverse range of criteria and real-world conditions, helping to test the applicability and effectiveness of each method. In all five cases conducted, the FUCA method consistently identified the best alternative similar to other MCDM methods. In contrast, when using the SRP method, there were 2 out of 5 cases where the best alternative found using this method did not match the best alternatives identified by other MCDM methods. The results show that the FUCA method has a clear advantage over SRP, demonstrated by its ability to provide more detailed assessments and accurate rankings. This study confirms that FUCA is the more effective method in the studied situations, recommending its use in decision making related to the selection of industrial tools and equipment.