Supplier selection using the AHP in JIT production process

摘要

The purpose of this paper is to aid just-in-time (JIT) manufacturers in selecting the most appropriate suppliers using AHP approach. Many manufacturers employ the JIT philosophy in order to be more competitive in today’s global market. The success of JIT on the production floor has led many firms to expand the JIT philosophy to the entire supply chain. The procurement of parts and materials is a very important issue in the successful and effective implementation of JIT; thus, supplier selection in long-term relationships has become more critical in JIT production environments.An effective supplier selection process is veryimportant to the success of any manufacturing organization. Themain objective of supplier selection process is to reduce purchaserisk, maximize overall value to the purchaser, and develop closenessand long-term relationships between buyers and suppliers in today’scompetitive industrial scenario. Therefore the aim of this study is Supplier selection using the AHP in JIT production process.