A Case Study for Supplier Selection in Integra Engineering India Limited's (IEIL) by Using Analytical Hierarchy Process

In the automotive industry, purchasing plays a critical role in the effective functioning of the supply chain. The purchasing department bears the obligation of selecting the appropriate suppliers to get the necessary products for their organization. Therefore, for the procurement manager to select the best supplier from the pool of potential suppliers, the supplier evaluation technique is crucial. The five most often used criteria for evaluating the quality of suppliers are quality, delivery, technology, value, and service, according to the literature. This chapter presents a supplier evaluation and selection process based on ISO 9000/TS16949 standards. taking into account the most crucial factors for assessing the caliber of suppliers based on a study of the literature and practical experience. The supplier to choose from the pool of suppliers is indicated by the computed likelihood. There is less risk associated with choosing that supplier and greater chances of having the supplier chosen if the possibility is higher. With the aid of historical data and market input, this is an easy and affordable method of supplier selection that can be utilized by any size business, but it is particularly useful for small businesses or those with limited resources. The Indian railway system’s support structure is maintained by two shells that are joined by a pressing that runs the whole time. The packaging must be removed to change it and swap out the system’s damaged components to repair the tracking system. Five suppliers who could readily supply the material in the area where the assembly company is based were discovered after a preliminary assessment to identify potential suppliers of the packaging. Two decision-makers from a group decision (GD) have been integrated. Five suppliers for the supply of components to the railroad industry will be evaluated by the GD.