Authors : Abolfazl-Ardeshir Tajzadeh Namin and Fariba Najafi
Abstract: In recent years, selecting the proper suppliers in the supply chain has become an important strategic issue. Thus, the nature of these decisions is usually complex and unstructured. Moreover, the process of selecting proper suppliers, capable of providing buyer’s requirements in terms of quality products and reasonable prices in a timely and appropriate size is one of the most essential activities to create the appropriate supply chain. On the other hand, food industry is as one of the most important industries in the country that to supply their raw materials require planning. Thus, one of the areas which require serious study is supply chain management and suppliers in the food industry. The aim of this study is to select suitable suppliers of Ice cream factory of Asal Kurdistan. This assessment is done based on twelve criteria in three major categories including criteria related to the characteristics of the suppliers, the criteria related to product performance and the criteria related to the services provided by the suppliers of goods. To evaluate suppliers based on the criteria stated, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is used. The resulting output shows the score of each supplier. According to the results obtained, Isfahan Nan Gostar Company was selected as the best supplier with the highest score in the five criteria of price, quality, timely delivery, production capacity and accountability of the supplier, respectively.
Abolfazl-Ardeshir Tajzadeh Namin and Fariba Najafi, 2016. Subject: Selecting the Best Supplier Using Analytic Hierarchy Process Method (Case Study: Ice Cream Factory of Asal Kurdistan). International Business Management, 10: 4801-4807.