Category Weight Requirement Option Cons (exclusions) Effectiveness Constraint: Activity time (Tact) Constraint: Development Time Ratio Rank
1 3.5 5.1 Receive Input - the system shall receive usage data from the system Import Order, Edition Date, Runtimes, Versions, FSI Specs, etc.   1 1 0 0.83 1  
1 3.5   Manual import (hand typed) Errors 0.5 0 1 0.5 2
2 4.8 5.2.1 Covert to Useful Form - the system shall convert data to form useful to computations Manual formatting Errors 0.5 0 1 0.5 3
2 4.8   Data adapter format dependent  0.9 1 0.1 0.78 2
2 4.8   Parsing Script   1 1 0.2 0.87 1
2 4.8   Outsource Cost, security 1 0.5 1 0.92  
2 4.8   Online Adapters Security 0.9 1 0.5 0.85  
3 4.1 5.2.2 Store Data- The data shall be stored in the system (not alter original data) No storage Repeatability 0 1 1 0.33  
3 4.1   Paper   0.5 0.5 1 0.58 2
3 4.1   Database   1 1 1 1 1
4 3.9 5.3.1 Identify Key Data Elements - The system shall identify key data elements Automatic - lookup table   1 1 1 1 1
4 3.9   Automatic - statistical text miner Cost 0.1 0.5 0.5 0.23 4
4 3.9   Automatic - natural language processor Cost 0.5 0 0 0.33 3
4 3.9   Manual   0.9 0.3 0.5 0.73 2
5 3.7 5.3.2 Cleanse Data - The system shall purge unnecessary data to minimize runtime ksmiletris
Automatic - comparison script
  1 0.9 0.5 0.9 1
5 3.7   Automatic - database tools   0.7 1 0.5 0.72 2
5 3.7   Automatic - library functions   0.7 1 0.5 0.72 2
5 3.7   Manual   0.5 0 1 0.5 3
6 8.8 5.3.3 Identify Constraints - The system shall identify model constraints User Controls   1 0.7 0.5 0.87 1
6 8.8   Physical Interface   1 1 0.1 0.85 2
6 8.8   Temporal Interface   1 1 0.1 0.85 2
7 7.6 5.3.4.1 Perform Data Analysis - the system shall analyze the imported data Matlab Cost 1 1 0.7 0.95 1
7 7.6   Pencil-paper   0.5 0 0 0.33 7
7 7.6   Excel   0.9 1 0.7 0.88 2
7 7.6   Minitab Cost 0.5 1 0.7 0.62 6
7 7.6   SAS Cost 1 1 0.2 0.87 3
7 7.6   SPSS Cost 0.5 1 0.4 0.57 5
7 7.6   Custom software Cost 1 1 0 0.83 4
8 6.5 5.3.4.2 Apply Coefficients -  the system will calculate coefficients when needed Matlab Cost 1 1 1 1 1
8 6.5   Pencil-paper   0.1 0 0 0.07 6
8 6.5   Excel   0.9 1 0.9 0.92 2
8 6.5   Minitab Cost 0.2 1 0.2 0.33 5
8 6.5   SAS Cost 0.8 1 0.2 0.73 4
8 6.5   SPSS Cost 0.2 1 0.2 0.33 5
8 6.5   Custom software Cost 1 1 0 0.83 3
9 6.5 5.3.4.3 Assign Variables - the system shall assign computational variables Matlab Cost 1 1 1 1 1
9 6.5   Pencil-paper   0.1 0 0 0.07 6
9 6.5   Excel   0.9 1 0.9 0.92 2
9 6.5   Minitab Cost 0.2 1 0.2 0.33 5
9 6.5   SAS Cost 0.8 1 0.2 0.73 4
9 6.5   SPSS Cost 0.2 1 0.2 0.33 5
9 6.5   Custom software Cost 1 1 0 0.83 3
10 6.9 5.3.4.4 Recall Functions - the system shall recall necessary functions Matlab Cost 1 1 1 1 1
10 6.9   Pencil-paper   0.1 0 0 0.07 6
10 6.9   Excel   0.9 1 0.9 0.92 2
10 6.9   Minitab Cost 0.2 1 0.2 0.33 5
10 6.9   SAS Cost 0.8 1 0.2 0.73 4
10 6.9   SPSS Cost 0.2 1 0.2 0.33 5
10 6.9   Custom software Cost 1 1 0 0.83 3
11 8.9 5.3.4.5 Calculate Functions - the system shall calculate necessary functions Penalty matrix   1 1 1 1 1
11 8.9   Linked list   1 1 0.5 0.92 3
11 8.9   Array   1 1 0.9 0.98 2
11 8.9   Custom data structure   1 1 0 0.83 4
12 6.5 5.4.1.1 Translate Variable - the system shall translate variables for calculation Manual   0.5 0 1 0.5 2
12 6.5   Automatic   1 1 0 0.83 1
13 7.7 5.4.1.2 Initialize Variables - the system shall initialize variables for calculation Manual   0.5 0 1 0.5 2
13 7.7   Automatic   1 1 0 0.83 1
14 8.1 5.4.2 Establish Hopper Configuration - the system shall establish a hopper configuration for calculation constraints Fixed   0.5 1 1 0.67 2
14 8.1   Variable   1 0.5 0.5 0.83 1
15 9.2 5.4.3 Develop Schedule - the system shall calculate a schedule to meet client specified precision and accuracy Network Heuristic - K-Opt   0.9 0.7 0.7 0.83 2
15 9.2   AI Heuristic - Genetic Algorithm   0.9 0.7 0.5 0.8 3
15 9.2   AI Heuristic - Simulated Annealing   0.9 0.7 0.5 0.8 3
15 9.2   Optimization - Exac t   1 0 0.8 0.8 3
15 9.2   Optimization - Linear Aprox.   0.1 0.1 0.9 0.23 5
15 9.2   Heuristic - Insertion Method   0.9 0.7 0.8 0.85 1
15 9.2   Rule-based Algorithm - Largest-Smallest   0.2 0.9 1 0.45 4
15 9.2   Rule-based Algorithm - Furthest-Nearest   0.2 0.9 1 0.45 4
15 9.2   Rule-based Algorithm - Shortest-Longest   0.2 0.9 1 0.45 4
15 9.2   Rule-based Algorithm - TV Book Zone   0.2 0.9 1 0.45 4
15 9.2   Rule-based Algorithm - Microzone   0.2 0.9 1 0.45 4
15 9.2   Rule-based Algorithm - Editorial Zone   0.2 0.9 1 0.45 4
15 9.2   Hybrid Predictive Model   0.2 0.1 0.1 0.17 6
15 9.2   Random Assignment Not repeatable 0 1 1 0.33  
16 3.5 5.5.1 Format Data - the system shall format data for export ksmiletris,ksmiletris
Manual
  0 0 1 0.17 2
16 3.5   Automated   1 1 0 0.83 1
17 3.7 5.5.2 Deliver Data - the system shall deliver data to the desired location MS Access Database   0.8 1 0.9 0.85 1
17 3.7   Machine Instructions (PLC Schedule)   1 1 0 0.83 2
17 3.7   Manual Procedures - paper   0 0.1 1 0.18 4
      Manual Procedures - electrons   0.2 0.2 0.9 0.32 3