Full Consistency Method
FUCOM (Full Consistency Method) is a weight subjective multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method introduced by Pamučar, D., Stević, Ž., Sremac, S. in 2018. 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
FUCOM requires only n−1 pairwise comparisons (like SWARA) but additionally enforces transitivity via the LP, ensuring mathematical consistency. χ*=0 means perfect consistency. The LP always has a solution (unlike AHP which can be inconsistent). FUCOM is particularly efficient for large n.
Strengths & limitations
- 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.
- Results depend on the chosen normalisation, weights, and parameter settings.
Common pitfalls
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Sources
- 1.Pamučar, D., Stević, Ž., Sremac, S. (2018). A new model for determining weight coefficients of criteria in MCDM models: Full consistency method (FUCOM). Symmetry
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ScholarGate. (2026, June 2). FUCOM. ScholarGate. https://scholargate.app/decision-making/fucom