OR/MS Today, October 2010

Decision Analysis Software Survey
Table 7



Product Decision Algorithms Implemented:
MODA / MAUT AHP Other
@RISK n n Monte Carlo simulation
1000Minds y n PAPRIKA, Conjoint Analysis
AgenaRisk n n Bayesian junction tree, dynamic discretization
Analytica 4.2 n n Monte Carlo, Linear and Non-Linear Programming
DecideIT y n The DELTA framework for decision analysis with imprecise information
Decision Advisor® n n Influence diagram, decision tree analysis
Decision Explorer n n  
DecisionTools Suite     Monte Carlo simulation, decision trees, tornado (sensitivity) analysis; optimization; neural networks; statistical analysis
Doctus     rule-based reasoning and a modified ID3
DPL y n Decision tree roll back, Monte Carlo simulation
DTrio n n DTrio is a decision framing tool and contains no algorithms.
Equity3 y    
ForeTell-DSS     Hybrid methodology and algorithms tailored to decision problem
Frontier Analyst 4     Data Envelopment Analysis
GoldSim y n  
HiPriority 3 SE y    
Hiview3 y    
IDS (Intelligent Decision System) y y Evidential Reasoning Approach for Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis
Logical Decisions for Windows v6.2 y y  
Logical Decisions Portfolio v6.2 y y  
MakeItRational   y Direct Rating
MindDecider y y  
OnBalance 3 SE y    
OWL n n OWL is a digital reference source of decision problems.
PEERForecaster Excel Add-in n n  
Portfolio NavigatorÀô Value Optimization Software     Analytic engine is decision analysis-based
Promax 2010 Standard y    
QMms (Quantitative Methods for Management Science)      
RICH Decisions n n Value tree analysis + incomplete information + dominance structure + decision rules
RiskSim n n Random number generator functions and Monte Carlo simulation
RPM-Decisions y n MAVT + incomplete information + non-dominated portfolios + core indexes
SensIt n n One-way tornado chart, two-way tornado chart, spider chart
TreePlan n n Decision tree roll back
TreeTop n n You can use mutliple decision metrics as well as define your own.
Vanguard Business Analytics Suite n y Decision tree analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, Deterministic/simulation optimization
Vanguard System n y Decision tree analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, Deterministic/simulation optimization

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