An integrated model for supplier selection: an automobile industry case study

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a supplier selection model for an automobile company using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) approach. Supplier selection is now growing to be an important but complex issue, as it involves a large number of factors and decisions. These factors have complicated operational and financial implications. Design/methodology/approach – A case study of an Indian automobile company is used to illustrate and propose a supplier selection model using AHP approach. Findings – Key criteria of the supplier selection problem are identified based on the literature review and case study. Then, a model is proposed for supplier selection using AHP approach followed by a detailed sensitivity analysis. Practical implications – This paper contributes to supplier selection process, and points out the importance of supplier selection. It proposes a supplier selection model for an automobile industry which often faces heterogeneous supply environments. The proposed model provides key criteria for supplier selection in Indian context. This model may have high acceptability, where a large number of suppliers are available to supply the materials or provide the services. Originality/value – The proposed model can provide guidelines and directions for managers involved in purchasing function to effectively select suppliers on the basis of the identified criteria in the heterogeneous manufacturing environment.

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An integrated model for supplier selection using fuzzy analytical hierarchy process: a steel plant case study

International Journal of Procurement Management ◽

10.1504/ijpm.2010.033447 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 292 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Sasikumar Gnanasekaran ◽

Selladurai Velappan ◽

P. Manimaran

Keyword(s):

Analytical Hierarchy Process ◽

Supplier Selection ◽

Integrated Model ◽

Steel Plant ◽

Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process ◽

Hierarchy Process

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The Islamic Integrated Model for Drug Addict Treatment and Rehabilitation on Kratom Use Among Muslim Adolescents: A Case Study in Krabi Province, Thailand

Journal of Business and Economics ◽

10.15341/jbe(2155-7950)/05.10.2019/010 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 479-487

Author(s):

Sawpheeyah Nima ◽

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Yupa Somboon

Keyword(s):

Group Discussion ◽

Integrated Model ◽

Drug Addict ◽

Community Based ◽

Program Leaders ◽

Depth Interview ◽

Religious Learning ◽

Chief Officer ◽

Islamic Faith

There are several medical drug addict treatment methods used by physicians and other health professionals worldwide. The community-based treatment and care for drug use and dependence have increased in popularity. However, little is known about whether or how Islamic spirituality model could be incorporated into formal treatment in the Muslim community. This study aimed to explore the Islamic integrated model for drug addict treatment and rehabilitation on Kratom use among Muslim adolescents in Krabi Province, Thailand. The focus group discussion and in-depth interview were carried out in chief officer, the staff of treatment service volunteers, program leaders, and families and friends of addicts during October 2017-December 2018. The results revealed that the implementation of integrated Islamic religious learning in the drug therapy session to grow the spiritual religiosity and lower relapse among Muslim youth who were previous kratom addicts. The Islamic faith-based treatment model could be declared the evidence of kratom recovery in community level.

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