Journal Article

Multi-criteria decision making for supplier selection using fuzzy AHP approach

Yadav, Vinod, Sharma, Milind Kumar

2015

Overview

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a multi-criteria supplier selection model using fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) approach for a leading automobile company in India. Design/methodology/approach – FAHP approach followed by a sensitivity analysis has been used. Findings – In this study, a FAHP-based supplier selection model is proposed to provide useful insights in choosing appropriate suppliers in dynamic situations in order to enhance long-term relationship with them. Practical implications – This study proposes a supplier selection model for an automobile industry which often faces heterogeneous supply environments. This model may have a high acceptability where a large number of suppliers are available to supply the materials or provide the services. As analytic hierarchy process is the most widely used methodology for supplier selection, however, it becomes less efficient in case of inconsistencies observed in the data. However a FAHP-based approach may overcome this difficulty. Originality/value – It contributes to supplier selection process and points out the importance of supplier selection problem, especially in the context of multi-criteria decision-making in Indian scenario.

• Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• Subject: Analytic hierarchy process / Automobiles / Automotive engineering / Benchmarking / Company structure / Component and supplier management / Criteria / Data envelopment analysis / Decision making / Developing countries / Dimensional analysis / Fuzzy / Fuzzy logic / Fuzzy set theory / Fuzzy sets / Genetic algorithms / Hierarchies / LDCs / Manufacturing / Mathematical programming / Methodology / Multiple criteria decision making / Neural networks / Organizational performance / Production capacity / Quality / Sensitivity analysis / Strategy / Suppliers