Green supplier selection using fuzzy Delphi method for developing sustainable supply chain

• Published in: Decision Science Letters pp. 63 - 70
• Main Author: Mabrouk, Nejah Ben
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Growing Science 01.01.2021
• ISSN: 1929-5804; 1929-5812
• DOI: 10.5267/j.dsl.2020.10.003

The objective of this paper is to examine the determinants of the supplier selection process with green consideration. Thus, this analysis gathers a collection of factors from established literature of green supplier selection (GSS), including seven categories and 58 attributes. The objective of this research is to classify the key factors which are presented as qualitative information. Fuzzy logic rules are used to transform qualitative expert knowledge into numerical data. Then, we adopt the Delphi method (DM) to filter and rate unneeded factors according to their relevance. The results indicate 24 important factors for the GSS process. Five categories are included: Performance and technology ability, Environmental management, Pollution control, Quality and Service. The most significant factors are recognized as green research and development, eco-design, green image, green packaging and remanufacturing. Finally, the debate is held on the basis of the findings and future research are also recognized and stated.