 Analytic network process

The Analytic Network Process (ANP) is a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methodology that extends the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Developed by Thomas L. Saaty, ANP allows decision-makers to evaluate complex problems by structuring them into a network of interconnected elements. Key Features of ANP: 1. **Network Structure**: Unlike AHP, which uses a hierarchical structure, ANP recognizes that decision elements can influence each other in a network format.