Evaluating and Enhancing Three-Dimensional Printing Service Providers for Rapid Prototyping Using the DEMATEL Based Network Process and VIKOR

Table 3

Candidate aspects and criterion for 3DP based RP service providers.

Aspect	Criterion	Description
Generic management capability	CPM	Communication capabilities of project managers
	MHL	Mold history list maintenance
	PLG	Product logistic management
	MPD	Mass production delivery
Technology capability	RPE	Related product experiences
	RDS	R&D resource availability
	CADM	Computer aided design and manufacturing
	PNT	The plan for new technology introductions
Quality management capability	TQS	Total quality management system
	FCI	FAI/Cpk implement control
	PME	Precision manufacturing equipment
	PMT	Precision measurement tool
Flexibility with responsiveness	QIT	Quotation on time
	FAE	Field application engineering capability
	MDC	Capabilities to realize design changes by customers
	FUS	Provision of free, urgency, and shortage samples