Research papers to be followed: Supplier selection using AHP

Determinants of supplier selection and evaluation, their impact on business key

performance indicator of buying companies: in the context of telecom companies in
Pakistan
a supplier selection construct for exploring the supplier selection procedure in india
manufacturing co.

Factors & Variables for the questionnaire:

basic supplier profile,

commitment to quality,
financial stability,
technical expertise and health safety security and
environment policy of the supplier
General and organizational structure of the firm

Employees number and quality: The number of the well-qualified employees should
be high, because the products are distributed to different areas all over the country.

Sector experience: It would be better that the potential supplier firm have worked
with different public concerns like General Directorate of Land Registry before.

References: It shows the customer satisfaction degree of the supplier while working
in similar sectors.

Communication capability: Having strong communication while solving the problem

and between other suppliers, it occurs a trust. And it is expected having a strong
communication between customer an the firm in marketing and handling process.

Service adequacy: The supplier should have a service infrastructure that is integrated
and has a good knowledge and experience and can solve the problems quickly.

Capital: It is preferred that the supplier is in good economic condition. The firm can
choose the supplier with a big capital while purchasing some complex products.
Production capability,

Production capability

Delivery date appropriateness: The supplier should deliver the products at the
expected quality and at the time that is specified in the arrangement.

Material appropriateness: The materials that will be used in production should have
in good quality and some standards.

Technological knowledge: It is expected that the supplier can meet customers

requirements using the new technology.

Material lead time: It shows the power of the communication between the domestic
and oversea suppliers. The lead time should be short.

 Service quality

Packaging and carrying capability: The material should be delivered to the desired
place at the right time perfectly.

Flexibility: It shows the quick response to the changes related to the material.

Sale and service network: It is expected that the material can be supplied from the
nearest location in- and after the agreement time. The firm has to have common
authorized service network.

Customer satisfaction: The product quality, the use of product, solving the problem
and the relationship between the customers are all related to the customer satisfaction.

Research and development activities: These are activities that are done for improving
the product quality.

Price
This is one of the most important criteria. Generally the cheapest one will be preferred. But the
cheapest one is not always the best.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lit review
A review of Supplier selection methods on manufacturing industries ( research paper no.3)
A supplier selection construct for exploring the supplier selection method procedure in
Indian manufacturing company (paper-4)
Paper-5
Paper-6
Paper-7

Attitude
Environmental costs
Quality
Environmental management
system
Resource consumption
Marketability
Storage space
Distance/ Geographical
Location
Finance
Pollution control
Marketing
Terms of payment / Warranties
and claim policies
Product variety
Design
Production
Work experience
Development
Professional workforce
Emergency
Information disclosure
Price
The rights of stakeholders
On- time
Service
Performance History
Technical capabilities
Procedural compliance
Communication System
Reputation and position in the
industry
Management and organization
operating control
Impression
Packaging ability
Labor relations record
Amount of past business
Training aids
Reciprocal arrangements
Social and cultural
circumstance
Competitive Price

Attitude of the supplier

quality of the product

marketability of the product

financial status of the supplier

marketing resource of the supplier

design capacity of the supplier

Production capacity of the supplier
NPD capacity of the supplier
capacity of the supplier to fill emergency orders
price of product
on time delivery
after sale service

Transportation
Lead Time

Days