OPTIMAL SYSTEM DESIGN WITH MULTI-CRITERIA APPROACH

This paper presents the use of multi-criteria approach in designing the optimal production system. Multiple criteria and De Novo programming will be combined in a production model. Moreover, it will be applied in a real production system which produces various ferroalloys using a number of different raw materials. The most favorable solutions in conditions of "variable" constraints will be looked for, benefiting De Novo approach. Lastly, the paper will demonstrate how the usual multi-criteria problems could be handled in a different concept of optimization with De Novo programming approach.