Weighted Decision Matrix

Negative Neutral Positive

DECISION 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
INSTRUCTIONS: Select and insert a score
from 0 to 10 into the gray cells.It will be

FACTORS VENDORS
multipied by the weight to get a weighted
score.

Caddo Sherwin Technical Harrison

Wt. Carboline Coastline Valspar Paint
Paint Williams Coatings
Weighte Weighte Weight Weighte Weighted Weighte Weight
d Score d Score ed d Score Score d Score ed
Score Score
Company Characteristics
Confidence in company to
supply
5.0 10 50 0 0 0 0 0 0
Technical Support 5.0 10 50 0 0 0 0 0 0
Warranty 5.0 5 25 0 0 0 0 0 0
Freight Charges 3.0 10 30 0 0 0 0 0 0
Product Characteristics
Cost per sq ft of product 3.0 6 18 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cost in capital outlay to 3.0 10 30 0 0 0 0 0 0
change process if required
Adhesion 5.0 10 50 0 0 0 0 0 0
Corrosion Resistance 5.0 7 35 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fast Dry Time 5.0 6 30 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dry to Handle 4.0 6 24 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cost in manhours relating to
5.0 8 40 0 0 0 0 0 0
no of coats required
Pot Life to reduce waste 4.0 9 36 0 0 0 0 0 0
Even Uniform Appearance 4.0 7 28 0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof Coating: Be able to coat 3 4.0
days after casting
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof Coating: 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bridge hairline fractures
VOCs 2.5 5 12.5 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 458.5 0 0 0 0 0 0
DECISION MATRIX

A Decision Matrix is a tool to assists decision makers by adding

structure that:

1. Specifies and prioritizes your needs.

2. Rates and compares the different alternatives.
3. Scores the different options to make a selection

The “Weighted” Decision Matrix applies weights to the different

criteria from 1 –5. The highest or most important need would be
a 5 and the lowest or not as important criteria a 1. These weights
are of course subjective and based on the strategic & operational
needs of the organization.

Each participant in the evaluation procedure then selects a

number value from 0 to 10 based on their how he/she perceives
that alternative addresses each need.

Typical scores are:

0 to 3 - Negative * does not satisfy or poorly satisfies the needs of the org
4 to 6 - Neutral * satisfies the needs of the org, but does not impress
7 to 10 - Positive * more than satisfies the needs of the org

The score is multiplied by the weight and a “weighted score”

is attained. Finally, the weighted scores are totaled to give
a final score from which you can make comparisons and
a selection.
 Weighted Decision Matrix
Negative Neutral Positive
DECISION 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
INSTRUCTIONS: Select and insert a score
from 0 to 10 into the gray cells.It will be

FACTORS VENDORS
multipied by the weight to get a weighted
score.

Caddo Sherwin Technical Harrison

Wt. Carboline Coastline Valspar Paint
Paint Williams Coatings
Weighte Weighte Weight Weighte Weighted Weighte Weight
d Score d Score ed d Score Score d Score ed
Score Score
Company Characteristics
Confidence in company to 5.0
supply
Technical Support 5.0
Warranty 5.0
Freight Charges 3.0
Product Characteristics
Cost per sq ft of product 3.0

Cost in capital outlay to 3.0

change process if required
Adhesion 5.0
Corrosion Resistance 5.0
Fast Dry Time 5.0
Dry to Handle 4.0
Cost in manhours relating to
5.0
no of coats required
Pot Life to reduce waste 4.0
Even Uniform Appearance 4.0
Roof Coating: Be able to coat 3 4.0
days after casting
Roof Coating: 5.0
Bridge hairline fractures
VOCs 2.5
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0