AHP & fuzzy logic hybrid method for decision making in project management in a forestry industry

Abstract

This paper aims to present the use of a hybrid tool to support decision making in a forestry industry in the state of Sao Paulo. It was applied the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Fuzzy logic techniques in Microsoft's Excel® platform, aiming to disseminate an unrestricted tool of use across the company. A solid result was reached, where it was possible to rank all the qualitative aspects concerned by the company strategy, highlighting how the facility would be moving its efforts to achieve competitiveness gains within its projects.