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Flow-Based Sorting Method
FLOWSORT (Flow-Based Sorting Method) is a sorting multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method introduced by Nemery, P. Lamboray, C. in 2008. It turns a decision matrix of alternatives scored on multiple criteria into a structured, reproducible result.
Key highlights
- Follows a transparent, reproducible computational procedure that can be audited step by step.
- Handles multiple criteria of differing scales and units within a single decision matrix.
Intuition
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How it works
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When to use it
FlowSort bridges PROMETHEE ranking and sorting; use when PROMETHEE weights are already defined.
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
- Follows a transparent, reproducible computational procedure that can be audited step by step.
- Handles multiple criteria of differing scales and units within a single decision matrix.
Limitations
- Results depend on the chosen normalisation, weights, and parameter settings.
Common pitfalls
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Sources
- 1.Nemery, P., Lamboray, C. (2008). FlowSort: a flow-based sorting method with limiting or central profiles. 4OR
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ScholarGate. (2026, June 2). FLOWSORT. ScholarGate. https://scholargate.app/decision-making/flowsort