Development of Subcontractor Selection Models Using Fuzzy and AHP Methods in the Apparel Industry Supply Chain

Abstract

The subcontractor selection decision is inherently a multicriterion problem. It is a decision of strategic importance for companies. The nature of this decision is usually complex and unstructured. Management science techniques might be helpful tools for solving these kinds of decision-making problems. In this research, the fuzzy logic method and the analytic hierarchy process were applied for the selection of suitable subcontractors in an apparel supply chain.

Keywords

• fuzzy model
• analytic hierarchy process
• apparel industry supply chain