ART - An Integrated Approach for Supplier Selection in Military Critical Application Items, 2016

The document discusses an integrated approach for supplier selection in military critical application items. The document presents a model that uses objective functions and constraints to determine the optimal procurement strategy for different products from various suppliers. The model aims to achieve a compromise between conflicting objectives and maximize the overall benefits. The document also mentions the use of WINQSB software for data analysis and sensitivity analysis to evaluate the efficiency of the model. The AHP-GP approach used in the model is considered useful in various real-world applications and demonstrates its applicability in the defense area. The approach takes into account the factors of legality, economic and financial standing, and technical capacity in supplier selection. The document concludes that the integrated approach based on systematic and scientific tools can establish a rigorous supply system and bring about benefits such as transparency, financial savings, and strengthening the idea of cooperation with suppliers among public procurement managers.