Objective: The objective of this assignment is to assess students' ability to apply the Analytical Hierarchy Process $($AHP$)$ model in the context of selecting warehouse technologies. Students shall evaluate various Warehouse Management Systems technologies in the market Analyze the alternatives based on multiple criteria and make decisions using the AHP methodology.

Assignment Tasks:

$1.$ Criteria Identification:

a$.$ Define and list at least five criteria that are crucial for selecting warehouse technologies $($e$.$g$.,$ cost$,$ scalability, integration capabilities, user$-$friendliness, and adaptability$).$

b$.$ Justify the selection of each criterion and explain its relevance in the context of warehouse technology decision$-$making.

$2.$ Alternative Identification:

a$.$ Identify three different warehouse technologies relevant to your criteria $($e$.$g$.,$ WMS software, RFID systems, Automated Guided Vehicles$).$

b$.$ Provide a brief description of each technology, highlighting its key features and functionalities.

$3.$ Pairwise Comparison Matrix:

a$.$ Create a pairwise comparison matrix for the identified criteria, comparing each criterion against every other criterion.

b$.$ Use a numerical scale to represent the relative importance of each criterion in comparison to the others.

$4.$ Weight Calculation:

a$.$ Based on the pairwise comparison matrix, calculate the weight of each criterion.

b$.$ Justify the weights assigned to each criterion and discuss the implications of these weights on the overall decision$-$making process.

$5.$ Technology Evaluation:

a$.$ Create pairwise comparison matrices for each criterion, comparing the three identified warehouse technologies against each other.

b$.$ Calculate the weight of each technology for every criterion.

$6.$ Consistency Check:

a$.$ Perform a consistency check on the pairwise comparison matrices to ensure the reliability of the obtained results.

b$.$ Explain the steps taken to address any inconsistencies and their impact on the decision$-$making process.

$7.$ Decision$-$Making and Justification:

a$.$ Use the AHP model to make a final decision on the most suitable warehouse technology based on the calculated weights.

b$.$ Justify the chosen technology by discussing how it aligns with the identified criteria and meets the specific needs of the warehouse.