ABSTRACT
The application of any of the Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) problems starts with the following decision/evaluation matrix, where the performance of every candidate alternative is appraised against each of the evaluation criteria with respect to a performance score. The Weighted Aggregated Sum Product ASsessment method is a unique combination of two well-known MCDM approaches, i.e., weighted sum model and weighted product model. The electroplating operation is usually performed to alter characteristics of a surface in order to provide improved appearance, ability to withstand corrosive agents, resistance to abrasion or other desired properties. Selection of the electroplating system to suit a specific application in manufacturing environment from a large number of available plating can often be treated as a typical MCDM problem.
