scholarly journals A Review of Quality Criteria Supporting Supplier Selection

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Abdolshah
Keyword(s):  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Loss Functions ◽  
Decision Criteria ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Extensive Search ◽  
Novel Method

This paper presents a review of decision criteria reported in the literature for supporting the supplier selection process. The review is based on an extensive search in the academic literature. After a literature review of decision criteria, we discuss the most important criteria: quality. Then different methods and factors for assessing the quality of supplier are discussed. Results showed that all methods and factors mentioned in this paper are not appropriate tools for quality evaluation. Moreover, we propose a novel method (using loss functions) in order to assess the quality of suppliers.

A Multicriteria Multilevel Group Decision Method for Supplier Selection and Order Allocation

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariya A. Sodenkamp ◽  
Leena Suhl
Keyword(s):  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Order Allocation ◽  
Decision Factors ◽  
Selection Decisions ◽  
Allocation Decisions

Supplier selection is an integral part of supply chain management (SCM). It plays a prominent role in the purchasing activity of manufacturing and trading companies. Evaluation of vendors and procurement planning requires simultaneous consideration of tangible and intangible decision factors, some of which may conflict. A large body of analytical and intuitive methods has been proposed to trade off conflicting aspects of realism and optimize the selection process. In the large companies the fields of decision makers’ (DMs) expertise are highly distributed and DMs’ authorities are unequal. On the other hand, the decision components and their interactions are very complex. These facts restrict the effectiveness of using the existing methods in practice. The authors present a multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) method which facilitates making supplier selection decisions by the distributed groups of experts and improves quality of the order allocation decisions. A numerical example is presented and applicability of the proposed algorithm is demonstrated in the Raiffeisen Westfalen Mitte, eG in Germany.

Quality Evaluation of Health Care Establishment Utilizing Fuzzy AHP

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 83-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Azam ◽  
Mohamed Rafik Noor Mohamed Qureshi ◽  
Faisal Talib
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Set Theory ◽  
Fuzzy Set Theory ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Human Cognition ◽  
Multiple Components ◽  
Health Care Establishment

Quality evaluation of healthcare establishment (HCE) is a difficult process as it involves multiple components of quality criteria with various factors and sub-factors therein. Further, the quality criteria are not universally standardized. The subjective evaluation in itself is not reliable as a tool so that available HCEs may be investigated for selecting the best among them. Thus, to avoid vagueness and imprecision due to process of human cognition the need to evolve a useful method for evaluation of quality of HCE was essentially required. To achieve such an objective three well established HCEs from northern cities of India have been studied. An Integrated Quality Model designed for HCE (Azam et al., 2012a, 2012b) and specifically tested previously with the AHP study by the authors (Azam et al., 2015) with its components, parameters and factors sub-factors has been utilized to evaluate the quality aspects of HCEs forming subjects of the current study. Further, the standard formula of Fuzzy AHP methodology with the application of fuzzy set theory was applied to the multiple components of the quality criteria with various factors and sub-factors therein pertaining to various HCEs forming the subject of the study. Quality of the HCEs thus could be evaluated empirically avoiding vagueness due to human cognition factors. Utilizing this methodology respective rankings of HCEs could also be assigned among them with practical utility to maintain the required quality of their services. Quality evaluation of Health Care Establishment utilizing Fuzzy AHP along with fuzzy set theory is a unique method which will benefit the client patients to select the best HCE among the available alternatives of HCEs. It also helps the managers to improve the business by allocating scarce resources wherever critically required to improve various quality components criteria factors and sub-factors of their HCEs.

scholarly journals Implementation of Green Procurement in Supplier Selection of PT Kubota Indonesia with Fuzzy Analytical Network Process Approach (FANP)

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 09021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pujotomo Darminto ◽  
Rahcman Erpita ◽  
Budi Prasetiyo Utomo Trio
Keyword(s):  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Analytical Network Process ◽  
Green Procurement ◽  
Green Industry ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Criteria Weights ◽  
Timely Delivery ◽  
Selection Of

Industry globalization and consumer concern for environmental issues compel the industry to make adjustments to the green industry concept including green procurement activities such as supplier selection. One of the industries in the diesel engine exporting company, PT. Kubota Indonesia, must be able to meet market demands related to Green Industries. one of the Green Industry Concepts that teaches companies to broaden their perspectives on corporate environmental concerns is Green Procurement. This concept emphasizes companies to use suppliers who also have a concern for the environment. When conducting the supplier selection process PT. Kubota Indonesia only emphasizes on the criteria for quality, price and timely delivery. In addition, delays in orders received at the company make this company have to choose suppliers. The results of this study were to determine the criteria and sub-criteria weights used by PT. Kubota Indonesia selects suppliers according to the concept of Green Procurement, ranks and selects suppliers using Fuzzy Analytical Network Process (FANP). The most important criteria are quality criteria and the best supplier recommended is PT. Three Pamindo T

scholarly journals A New Strategy for Quality Evaluation and Identification of Representative Chemical Components in Polygonum multiflorum Thunb.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun-xia Li ◽  
Xiao-hong Gong ◽  
Mei-chen Liu ◽  
Cheng Peng ◽  
Peng Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Chemical Components ◽  
Health Food ◽  
Polygonum Multiflorum ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Novel Method

Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. (HSW) is widely used as herb medicine and health food additive. Recently, a series of HSW-induced hepatotoxicities have been reported and many studies have been carried out to investigate it. But contradictory conclusions were drawn that might be caused by the inconsistent quality of market decoction pieces. Therefore, the HSW decoction pieces quality was evaluated with a developed novel method in the paper. 25 batches of raw HSW (RHSW) and 21 batches of processed HSW (PHSW) samples were purchased from different provinces of China. HPLC determination was performed to identify and detect the contents of 16 chemical compounds in herbal material. Fingerprint similarity was analyzed using chromatography information and the results showed that most herbs were in good similarity. Then, a comprehensive evaluation strategy based on principal component analysis with representative quality control indicators was developed to evaluate the quality of HSW samples. And the rationality of the developed method was verified by HCA analysis. The results showed that the herb from Dabashan, Sichuan Province, no matter RHSW or PHSW had the best quality. Different representative components were selected for RHSW or PHSW decoction pieces which might be caused by the chemical reaction during processing. And most PHSW were unqualified according to the requirement of Chinese Pharmacopeia which might take the responsibility for the toxicity of HSW.

scholarly journals EVALUATING THE QUALITY OF E-LEARNING MATERIAL

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Ilze Kazaine
Keyword(s):  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Material Quality ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Study Process

An increasing number of educational institutions in the study process uses one of the e-learning systems. Consequently, more and more students are offered learning materials in electronic format. E-materials in distance learning and e-learning is one of the most important elements, therefore much attention and enough time should be paid for their development. There are a number of studies on e-learning quality, where criteria of quality are discussed in the context of chosen e-learning environment and the process of implementation. This article examines only the quality of e-material. The aim was to find a way to reduce the effort and time of electronic learning material quality evaluation. The study used content analysis by summarizing the most important factors influencing the quality for teaching materials. Based on the quality criteria mentioned in the literature and personal experience, a criterion, which affects quality of e-learning material, were summarized and grouped. The criteria were grouped into four groups resulting from didactic, media, usability and formal quality. Quality evaluation is performed by using one of the methods used in software engineering - checklist. Based on the identified quality criteria a checklist was established. In order to facilitate the evaluation process a web-based tool is offered. The tool includes a defined checklist with assessment rating scale and three levels of impact. Evaluation of material quality is shown in the terms of percentage. After testing the tool, it could be used for course developers, program managers or other persons involved in evaluation process of e-learning resources.

scholarly journals A Decision Support Tool for Supplier Evaluation and Selection

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12387
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Lopes ◽  
Nuria Rodriguez-Lopez
Keyword(s):  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Decision Support Tool ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Preference Ranking ◽  
Supplier Evaluation ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Strong Point

The supplier selection process is considered one of the most relevant decisions in supply chain management due to its effect on the product quality and on buyer performance. Supplier selection is often unstructured, and is generally based on the lowest-price proposal. However, this type of selection involves a high risk, sometimes resulting in project delays, poor quality of acquired goods, and large financial losses. Price is undoubtedly an important criterion when choosing a supplier; however, other equally important criteria must be considered. Therefore, supplier selection should be formulated as a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) problem. This study uses the PROMETHEE-GAIA (Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment of Evaluations—Geometrical Analysis for Interactive Assistance) method to classify and select suppliers in an agrifood company. One of the advantages of this method is that it allows decision-makers to set their preferences considering all the relevant criteria simultaneously, and their relative importance. The case study demonstrates that PROMETHEE constitutes a flexible MCDM tool for supplier evaluation and selection, rank the different alternatives, and provide valuable insights. The results show that the supplier selection process has a strong point related to the existence of two groups of suppliers, one focused on economic criteria and other related to the innovative capacity. However, a flaw emerges, as little relevance is associated to the environmental criterion.

Design of Supplier Selection Procedure in Garment Company

2014 ◽  
Vol 606 ◽  
pp. 241-245
Author(s):  
Reni Amaranti ◽  
Agus N. Supena ◽  
Agelin S. Ramadhani
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Purchasing Department ◽  
Quality Of Products ◽  
Hierarchy Process

The purchase of raw materials is very influential for the quality of products produced in addition to the process of making the product itself. Therefore, how to choose the supplier from the available alternatives is something that must be done properly in the process of procurement of raw materials especially for companies with many product variations and associated with many suppliers. This paper discusses about how to make supplier selection procedure for garment company with a case on a medium scale garment company in Bandung that manufactures veil and Moslem fashion. Mapping of business processes using IDEF0 was the first step in designing of supplier selection procedure. Then performed an analysis of the process which is usually done to identify the weaknesses and strengths of the process. The next step is create a design of supplier selection procedure that is more structured and measurable. In addition, also designed a tool that can be used in the supplier selection process, which is a simple application to determine the ranking of suppliers who will be selected based on the criteria specified. The application is based on the decision-making process with The Analytical Hierarchy Process approach that has been commonly used as a tool for decision-making with many alternative choices. In general, the resulting procedure would be beneficial for the company as a guide for those involved in the procurement process at the purchasing department, primarily for decision making in supplier selection.

Gauging the Quality of Qualitative Research in Adapted Physical Activity

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle R. Zitomer ◽  
Donna Goodwin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Keyword Search ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Detailed Review

Qualitative inquiry is increasingly being used in adapted physical activity research, which raises questions about how to best evaluate its quality. This article aims to clarify the distinction between quality criteria (the what) and strategies (the how) in qualitative inquiry. An electronic keyword search was used to identify articles pertaining to quality evaluation published between 1995 and 2012 (n = 204). A five phase systematic review resulted in the identification of 56 articles for detailed review. Data extraction tables were generated and analyzed for commonalities in terminology and meanings. Six flexible criteria for gauging quality were formulated: reflexivity, credibility, resonance, significant contribution, ethics, and coherence. Strategies for achieving the established criteria were also identified. It is suggested that researchers indicate the paradigm under which they are working and guidelines by which they would like readers to evaluate their work as well as what criteria can be absent without affecting the research value.

scholarly journals Different Factors and Techniques for Supplier Evaluation and Selection in Automotive Industry of Punjab

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1338-1345
Keyword(s):  
Automobile Industry ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Critical Conditions ◽  
Supplier Evaluation ◽  
Common Criteria ◽  
Purchasing Department ◽  
A Company

In an automobile industry, to operate effectively the supply chain management, it is very important to perform the purchasing function effectively. It is the responsibility of the purchasing department in a company to choose the correct suppliers to purchase the required products. Thus, from purchase manager’s point of view, supplier evaluation technique is essential to choose the best supplier among the available suppliers. The literature addresses quality, delivery, technology, value and service are the five most common criteria used for supplier quality evaluation. In this article, approach of evaluation and selection of supplier has been presented as per the standards. Apart from these, the most important criteria to assess the quality of suppliers is based on a review of the literature and observation in practice. This in turn would help these organizations to review regularly and implement effective quality systems by following the set of standards. Also, nowadays most of the automobile companies have developed in-house pattern of procedures and software for the process of effective supplier selection. In the analysis, part per million equivalent technique is used to help the purchasing organization take a prompt and correct decision related to supplier selection process and evaluation in critical conditions

scholarly journals Supplier Selection and Performance Evaluation for High-Voltage Power Film Capacitors in a Fuzzy Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (23) ◽  
pp. 5253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Ming Yang ◽  
Kuen-Suan Chen ◽  
Ting-Hsin Hsu ◽  
Chang-Hsien Hsu
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Electrical Performance ◽  
Cognitive Differences ◽  
Inference System ◽  
Supplier Performance

Rapid advances in technology have shortened the upgrade and replacement cycles in industries such as electronics, household appliances, and communication technologies. Within these industries, high-voltage power film capacitors have become indispensable electrical components due to their good electrical performance and high reliability. The selection and evaluation of suppliers of these capacitors is therefore increasingly important. Suppliers play a crucial role in the electronics industry; the quality of their products determines the degree to which the quality of the final product can be guaranteed. Supplier quality also affects the ability of all the members in a supply chain to control costs. Evaluation by decision-makers is highly significant in the supplier selection process. However, when the opinions of multiple decision-makers are combined, issues such as cognitive differences, fuzzy linguistics, and uncertainty are common. This study presents a supplier performance index SPL and derives the estimates of the index SPL and its statistical properties. The proposed index is not only helpful for the accurate measurement of supplier performance; it can also reduce cognitive differences among evaluators in the decision-making process (that is, the sample variability associated with the Likert scale). Evaluation scores for each criterion for the linguistic labels are converted to triangular fuzzy numbers in order to reduce ambiguity. Subsequently, integrated crisp values are obtained by defuzzification in a fuzzy inference system. A real-world case study of the supplier selection of high-voltage power film capacitors is provided to illustrate the efficacy of the proposed method.

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