In this paper we present a review of decision methods reported in the literature for
supporting the supplier selection process. The review is based on an extensive search in the …

With globalization and the emergence of the extended enterprise of interdependent
organizations, there has been a steady increase in the outsourcing of parts and services …

Many different vendor selection models have been published in the purchasing literature.
However there has been no systematic approach to compare the relative efficiency of the …

Supplier selection and evaluation is increasingly seen as a strategic issue for companies.
Unlike the past, an emerging trend is to select suppliers where a long-term relationship is …

This article suggests a new method that transfers the house of quality (HOQ) approach
typical of quality function deployment (QFD) problems to the supplier selection process. To …

Development of partnership with suppliers is widely recognised today as a potent tool for
supply chain improvement. To develop an effective partnership, it is necessary to have a …

In this paper we give an overview of recent developments in the field of modeling
deterministic single-level dynamic lot sizing problems. The focus of this paper is on the …

This research examines organizational purchasing models focusing on the use of total cost
of ownership (TCO) to value purchase opportunities. The research presents evidence that …

The purpose of this paper is to aid just-in-time (JIT) manufacturers in selecting the most
appropriate suppliers and in evaluating supplier performance. Many manufacturers employ …

Supplier selection is one of the most critical activities of purchasing management in a supply
chain because of the key role of supplier's performance in achieving the objectives of a …