journal article
LitStream Collection
Supplier Selection Using Multiobjective Programming A Decision Support System Approach
Weber, Charles A.; Ellram, Lisa M.
1993 International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
doi: 10.1108/09600039310038161
Explores the use of a multiobjective programming approach as amethod for supplier selection in a justintime JIT setting. Based ona case study, develops a model of JIT supplier selection which allowsfor simultaneous tradeoffs of price, delivery and quality criteria. Theanalysis occurs in a decision support system environment. Amultiobjective programming decision support system is seen asadvantageous because such an environment allows for judgement indecision making while simultaneously trading off key supplier selectioncriteria. An additional flexibility of this model is that it allows avarying number of suppliers into the solution, and provides suggestedvolume allocation by supplier.