Supplier evaluation and selection problem has been studied extensively. Various decision making approaches have been proposed to tackle the problem. In contemporary supply chain management, the ...performance of potential suppliers is evaluated against multiple criteria rather than considering a single factor-cost. This paper reviews the literature of the multi-criteria decision making approaches for supplier evaluation and selection. Related articles appearing in the international journals from 2000 to 2008 are gathered and analyzed so that the following three questions can be answered: (i) Which approaches were prevalently applied? (ii) Which evaluating criteria were paid more attention to? (iii) Is there any inadequacy of the approaches? Based on the inadequacy, if any, some improvements and possible future work are recommended. This research not only provides evidence that the multi-criteria decision making approaches are better than the traditional cost-based approach, but also aids the researchers and decision makers in applying the approaches effectively.
•Sustainable supplier selection problem is investigated by a real-world case study.•The selected criteria focusing on the sustainability triple bottom line attributes.•The proposed approach captures ...the inherent imprecise decision information.
The concept of sustainability is becoming an essential philosophy for numerous industrial sectors because of the increase in environmental protection and social obligations awareness. A sustainable supplier selection is the first step towards this trend. It is also a challenging problem since multi-criteria group decision-making is engaged with numerous conflicting requirements in which decision makers’ knowledge is commonly imprecise and vague. This research presents an intuitionistic fuzzy TOPSIS method to select the right sustainable supplier that concerns nine criteria and thirty sub-criteria for an automotive spare parts manufacturer. The proposed approach provides an accurate sustainable ranking of suppliers and a reliable solution for sustainable sourcing decisions that is validated through a real-world case study. This paper ends with research and theoretical findings, managerial insights and directions for future research.
A large and growing body of literature to supplier evaluation and selection exists. Literature on green supplier evaluation that considers environmental factors are relatively limited. Recently, in ...supply chain management decision making, approaches for evaluating green supplier performance have used both qualitative and quantitative environmental data. Given this evolving research field, the goal and purpose of this paper is to analyze research in international scientific journals and international conference proceedings that focus on green supplier selection. We propose the following questions that will be answered: (i) which selection approaches are commonly applied?, (ii) what environmental and other selection criteria for green supplier management are popular?, (iii) and what limitations exist? Published research from 1997 to 2011 is structurally reviewed based on the first two questions. We find that the applied techniques are mostly fuzzy based single model approaches. The most common criterion considered for green supplier selection was “environmental management systems”. A further critical analysis is completed and gaps in the current literature are identified. These gaps help us to identify improvements for green supplier selection process and possible future directions.
Project procurement management: A structured literature review de Araújo, Maria Creuza Borges; Alencar, Luciana Hazin; de Miranda Mota, Caroline Maria
International journal of project management,
April 2017, 2017-04-00, Letnik:
35, Številka:
3
Journal Article
Recenzirano
Selecting the right supplier for an assignment, as well as evaluating this supplier's performance while the contract is being implemented, plays an important role in ensuring a good project outcome. ...In this context, this paper presents the results of a systematic literature review of the criteria and the methods used in the phases of selecting and evaluating suppliers in projects, as given in papers published from 1973 to 2015. The papers were classified into categories in accordance with the type of project and the phase of the procurement process, investigating what criteria and methods are the most widely used for selecting suppliers and evaluating the performance of suppliers in projects. The results have revealed that the procurement process may have to consider new perspectives, such as client/supplier relations, due to the importance of having partnerships with suppliers that meet organizational needs.
•A literature review taking 119 articles in project procurement is presented.•Quality and cost/price are the most cited groups of criteria for supplier selection.•Multicriteria methods are the most widely used approaches in project procurement.•Environmental, social and risk factors should be considered in procurement process.
•A new approach is proposed for supplier evaluation and order allocation.•Environmental and economic criteria are considered in the proposed approach.•Interval type-2 fuzzy sets and the EDAS method ...are used for supplier evaluation.•A multi-objective linear programming is proposed for order allocation.•A sensitivity analysis is made to examine effects of environmental criteria on the model.
Nowadays environmental performance of suppliers becomes more important because of competitive conditions. Besides, the economic performance has been a significant factor for companies to choose their suppliers. In this paper, a new integrated model is proposed for supplier evaluation and order allocation which considers both environmental and economic factors. We use the EDAS (Evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution) method and interval type-2 fuzzy sets for evaluation of suppliers with respect to environmental criteria. According to this evaluation two parameters are defined for each supplier: positive score and negative score. These parameters, together with cost parameters, are utilized to propose a multi-objective mathematical model for determination of order quantity from each supplier. A numerical example is used in this paper to show the applicability of the proposed integrated model. Also, a sensitivity analysis is made to examine the effect of weighting environmental criteria on total purchasing cost and quantity of order from each supplier. The results show that the proposed model is efficient and applicable for real-world problems.
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•This study proposes a SSES framework in electronics manufacturing.•We develop a hybrid model that combines modified ITARA and ROMETHEE-AL techniques.•The addition of the aspiration ...level concept makes the analysis results more reliable.•An electronic manufacturing case example is used to verify the usefulness and applicability.
The rapid development of information technology and electronic products has had a profound impact on global business activities and the quality of human life. To maintain competitiveness among enterprises, contribute to society, and protect the environment while maintaining profits, electronics manufacturers must move toward sustainable development. This paper proposes the following four dimensions for sustainable supplier evaluation and selection (SSES): economic, social, environmental, and institutional sustainability. These dimensions can be subdivided into 20 criteria, which constitute the SSES framework of electronics manufacturing. A modified indifference threshold-based attribute ratio analysis (ITARA) technique is proposed to obtain the objective weights of the criteria and the preference ranking organization method for enrichment evaluation based on aspiration level concept (PROMETHEE-AL) method is applied to integrate the performances of sustainable suppliers and determine their rankings. The modified ITARA and PROMETHEE-AL methods are integrated as a hybrid decision-making analysis model, which improves the conventional ITARA and PROMETHEE methods and introduces the concept of aspiration level to enhance their practical applicability. In addition, through model comparisons and sensitivity analysis, the robustness of the proposed model is demonstrated and more potential management information and suggestions are obtained. The study results can help decision-makers in the industry and academic researchers to better understand how systematic supplier selection can be conducted in electronics manufacturing. This study provides a complete SSES approach to support decision-makers and practitioners in easily determining the performance of alternative suppliers. For researchers, the proposed decision-making model can be used as a research basis for SSES to facilitate the development of other more forward-looking methodologies.
This paper examines the existing literature on green supplier selection. In total, 60 articles are reviewed, all published in peer-reviewed journals between 1991 and 2011. The articles are analyzed ...in terms of several general variables such as type of research and theoretical viewpoint, as well as more specific variables such as the supply chain position considered, stages of the supplier selection process studied, and the perspective taken on environmental criteria. The main findings are threefold. First, analytical research, focusing on developing normative decision models for the final stage in green supplier selection is clearly most dominant, employing a wide range of techniques. Second, empirical research is less prominent and generally lacks a clear theoretical background. Third, very little conceptual research has been done linking green supplier selection to an organization's strategy. Research on green supplier selection is highly fragmented and in danger of overemphasizing the technical aspects of supplier selection. Based on this review of the articles, a conceptual model of green supplier selection is presented, aimed at integrating the different dimensions of green supplier selection and identifying directions for future research.
•This article is a systematic review of the literature on green supplier selection (GSS) between 1991 and 2011.•Analytical research which relies on mathematical decision models for the final selection stage is most dominant.•A conceptual model, based on the literature review, indicates key dimensions of GSS: strategic alignment, decision-making tools, supplier selection process, and supply chain context.•We argue that future research on green supplier selection requires addressing the interrelationship between the four dimensions.
•A framework is proposed to link supplier development to supplier segmentation.•Suppliers are evaluated and segmented based on their capabilities and willingness.•Supplier development strategies are ...proposed for suppliers in the different segments.•The proposed approach is applied to a medium-sized high-tech company.•The results show the inefficiency of ‘one size fits all’ development strategies.
The strategic supplier-related activity of supplier segmentation focuses on the evaluation of suppliers, identifying different approaches, identifying the most suitable criteria and proper methods to segment the suppliers. The main aim of the evaluation of suppliers is to form different groups from the selected suppliers to create different supplier management strategies for segments involved. Supplier development is another strategic supplier-related activity designed to upgrade the performance level of suppliers in order to create and maintain a network of competent suppliers, which has a major influence on the competitive advantages of a buying company. To allocate scarce resources more efficiently, we should design different supplier development strategies for different supplier segments. This is where we actually use the evaluation for suppliers. This paper proposes an integrative approach that includes capabilities and willingness as two dimensions for evaluating and subsequently segmenting suppliers. The results of that segmentation are then used as the main basis for supplier development. The integrative approach proposed in this paper is of significant importance, as it helps companies apportion their managerial resources more efficiently. We use a new multi-criteria decision-making method called Best Worst Method (BWM) to segment suppliers. A supplier development conceptual model is proposed to develop the suppliers in the different segments. The proposed framework is further applied to a medium-sized high-tech company as input to validate the model.
The chemical industry has growing importance in sustainability because of the potential adverse effects on the environment. Also, stakeholders emphasize many social issues besides environmental ...protection for the chemical industry. Relying on a solid supplier base has become the main prerequisite for chemical manufacturers to achieve environmental targets and fulfill stakeholders' expectations while remaining competitive. This study develops the Integrated Sustainable Supplier Evaluation & Development Framework (ISSED-F) to support chemical manufacturers with managing supplier relationships according to the economic, environmental, and social facets of sustainability. Although the literature is rife with evaluation models aiming to fulfill the supplier selection tasks, these models mostly ignore the developmental role of supplier evaluation. To remedy this gap, ISSED-F adopts a deductive and holistic approach from setting the criteria to setting the measurement structure, evaluating the suppliers, and developing the suppliers. Materiality analysis, Analytic Network Process (ANP), Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluation (PROMETHEE), and cluster analysis are the fundamental methods that constitute the ISSED-F structure. A case study presents the use of the ISSED-F in a transnational chemical manufacturer's supplier relationship management (SRM) process. The case company evaluates 69 suppliers and assigns development strategies to the relevant performance segments within the implementation. The successful implementation of ISSED-F shows that it can be a roadmap for chemical manufacturers to adopt sustainability practices and ensure continuous development in their supply chains.
•Proposes a framework for supplier development based on the TBL approach•Integrates MCDM methods with cluster analysis for evaluating suppliers•Transforms supplier evaluation results into supplier development activities•Verifies the applicability with a chemical manufacturing case study
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