The is a sophisticated multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method, with resources, educational materials, and practical applications provided by BPMSG (Business Performance Management Singapore) , specifically developed by Dr. Klaus D. Goepel . It serves as a generalization of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) , designed to handle complex interdependencies between decision elements that AHP cannot. Core Concepts of ANP (via BPMSG)
For complex, high-stakes decisions, ANP can incorporate Benefits, Opportunities, Costs, and Risks (BOCR) in a two-layer model. Analytic Network Process (ANP) - BPMSG
While AHP uses a strict top-down structure, ANP structures decision problems as a network of clusters and nodes, allowing for feedback loops and interdependencies. ANP can incorporate Benefits