%0 Journal Article %T A Holistic Approach Based on MCDM for Solving Location Problems %J International Journal of Engineering %I Materials and Energy Research Center %Z 1025-2495 %A Tavakkoli-Moghaddam, Reza %A Shahanaghi, K. %A Aryanezhad, M.B. %A Kaboli, A. %D 2007 %\ 10/01/2007 %V 20 %N 3 %P 251-262 %! A Holistic Approach Based on MCDM for Solving Location Problems %K Location Selection %K multi %K Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) %K fuzzy AHP %R %X Location decision is an integral part of organizational strategies involving many factorsthat may be conflicting in nature. This paper presents a holistic approach of the multi-criteria decisionmaking (MCDM) methodology to select the optimal location(s), which fits best for both investors andmanagers. A case study is also provided to illustrate the application of the proposed holistic approach.Finally, a comparison with the previous work is made and the informational efficacy of the proposedmodel is also discussed. %U https://www.ije.ir/article_71671_cc6ccf03d7cd017e3653d5048bd0830f.pdf