Prioritising options

[Alastair.Cox@exicom.co.nz]

Hi all

I am about to start looking at buying a replacement for my trusty Alfa 
Romeo.  I would love to buy a car that has the same character performance 
and personality and makes the same noise but since no one makes cars like 
that anymore...

Anyway from having a look around I can see that there are about 5 
different cars that broadly meet the criteria I am after however all have 
their strengths and weaknesses.  I was told some time ago (by an Army 
Colonel of all people) of a method designed by Deming that allows one to 
attribute values to the various aspects of each car and thus come out with 
the most favourable choice of car.  Can anyone remember how it goes - 
think its quite simple but effective.  Could be useful in all sorts of 
situations

cheers

Alastair Cox
Quality Manager
Exicom Technologies Limited
Private Bag 50 912
Porirua
NEW ZEALAND