Decision-matrix method

The concept selection Pugh ( synonym: concept selection, concept selection, concept analysis, concept selection analysis) is a relatively simple, systematic comparison according to weighted criteria. The method was developed in the late 80s by Stuart Pugh. It is also used in conjunction with Six Sigma.

Execution

The concept of selection is usually carried out as a table with the following columns:

• According to which the concept is to be selected criteria
• Weighting of the criteria (usually 1-5)
• Benchmark or comparison concept ( fictitious concept or current solution )
• Concept 1 ... n

Steps

The process of evaluation runs the following steps:

Review and evaluation

The evaluation is performed by means of numbers or symbols. There are typically , s, -, or 1, 0, -1. These mean better, same, or worse.

As a further differentiation is in better and much better example rated with and . The same applies to the negative feedback. The evaluation is carried out through a pure counting of the reviews and the weighted counting.