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Aluminium supplier selection for the automotive parts manufacturer

M. Cieśla ; Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Transport, Katowice, Poland

Abstract

This paper presents a methodology for selection of the optimal sources of supply, which is also known as the problem of supplier selection. Theoretical considerations are expanded with research related to aluminium supplier selection for a hypothetical manufacturer of aluminium parts for transportation equipment located in Poland. Evaluation of five suppliers of aluminium from Poland, Germany and Slovenia has been conducted using a weighted scoring method, a strengths and weaknesses method and a graphical method. Choosing the best offer and prioritizing suppliers allows not only the most rational decision in the field of supply logistics to be taken but also the quality of service in the metallurgical industry to be improved.

Keywords

aluminium supplier; methodology; supplier selection; automotive industry; sources of supply selection

Hrčak ID:

146506

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/146506

Publication date:

1.4.2016.

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