A framework for defining both qualitative and quantitative supplier selection criteria considering the buyer-supplier integration strategies

• Published in: International journal of production research Vol. 46; no. 7; pp. 1825 - 1845
• Main Authors: SEN, S, BASLIGIL, H, SEN, C. G, BARACLI, H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Taylor & Francis Group 01.04.2008; Washington, DC Taylor & Francis; Taylor & Francis LLC
• Subjects: Applied sciences; buyer-supplier integration levels; decision making; Decision theory. Utility theory; Exact sciences and technology; Feasibility; formulation of criteria; Inventory control, production control. Distribution; Multiple criteria decision making; Operational research and scientific management; Operational research. Management science; Studies; Supplier selection; Vendor supplier relations; Turkey; formulation of criteria; Supplier customer relationship; Decision support system; Decision making; Supplier selection; Feasibility; Supplier; Electronic trade; buyer-supplier integration levels; By product
• ISSN: 0020-7543; 1366-588X
• DOI: 10.1080/00207540600988055

Previous research has reported that the decision criteria used to evaluate suppliers differ by product category. This paper presents a framework for defining the supplier selection criteria by investigating possible quantitative and qualitative criteria reported by earlier studies according to the levels of buyer-supplier relationship, the company's competitive situation and its corporate strategies, rather than investigating these criteria in respect of product category. The solution proposed in this study not only assists decision makers to define selection criteria, but also supports determining the buyer-supplier integration level. An actual case in Audio Electronics, a Turkish electronics business, demonstrates the feasibility of applying the proposed framework in practice.