Supply chain network design: partner selection and production/distribution planning using a systematic model

Abstract

In this paper, a novel multi-phase mathematical approach is presented for the design of a complex supply chain network. From the point of network design, customer demands, and for maximum overall utility, the important issues are to find suitable and quality companies, and to decide upon an appropriate production/distribution strategy. The proposed approach is based on the genetic algorithm (GA), the analytical hierarchy process (AHP), and the multiattribute utility theory (MAUT) to satisfy simultaneously the preferences of the suppliers and the customers at each level in the network. A case study with a good quality solution is provided to confirm the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed approach. Finally, to demonstrate the performance of the proposed approach, a comparative numerical experiment is performed by using the proposed approach and the common single-phase genetic algorithm (SGA). Empirical analysis results demonstrate that the proposed approach can outperform the SGA in partner selection and production/distribution planning for network design.

Methodological elements of supply chain design

“…Other authors (Wang et al, 2004;Sha and Che, 2006) focus on the supplier selection, viewed as the central question in the SC design.…”

Stochastic multi-period multi-product multi-objective Aggregate Production Planning model in multi-echelon supply chain

“…Leung et al (2003) developed a multi-objective model to solve the associated production planning problem, in which the profit was maximized but production penalties resulting from going over/under quotas and the change in workforce level were minimized. Sha and Che, (2006) proposed a novel multi-phase mathematical approach for the design of a complex supply chain network. The proposed approach was based on the genetic algorithm (GA), the analytical hierarchy process (AHP), and the multi-attribute utility theory (MAUT).…”

La performance des réseaux : les cas de deux réseaux brésiliens

“…Par ailleurs, la synergie n'aura lieu que s'il existe une harmonie entre les membres du réseau. Pour sélectionner les partenaires, les entreprises entreprennent une démarche importante avec des critères à considérer dans la réalisation des alliances (Beckman, Haunschild, et Phillips, 2004;Das et He;2006;Sha et Che, 2006;Bierly et Gallagher, 2007). La littérature sur la sélection des partenaires montre l'existence d'un nombre important de critères.…”