Supplier selection in closed loop pharma supply chain: a novel BWM–GAIA framework

Alessio Ishizaka (), Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan (), Siamak Kheybari () and Syed Imran Zaman ()
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Alessio Ishizaka: NEOMA Business School
Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan: University of Regina
Siamak Kheybari: NEOMA Business School
Syed Imran Zaman: Jinnah University for Women

Annals of Operations Research, 2023, vol. 324, issue 1, No 2, 13-36

Abstract: Abstract To deal with the destructive environmental effects of organizations, a closed-loop supply chain (CLSP), which has a significant role in the circular economy, has been introduced as one of the effective environmentally friendly tools. For a cohesive CLSP, appropriate supplier selection is a requirement. For this purpose, a three-step research method is used in this research. We start by presenting a hierarchy structure of criteria classified into operational capabilities, system management capabilities, culture capabilities, technological capabilities, human capabilities, sustainable energy consumption, and circular waste management dimensions. Then, we evaluate the performance of suppliers with the best–worst method (BWM). Finally, to provide useful insights about the performance of suppliers and the criteria used, we applied the geometrical analysis for interactive aid (GAIA) plane on the results of the BWM. We evaluated the performance of five suppliers in the pharmaceutical industry by employing this hybrid methodology. On-time delivery was identified as the most important criterion. The visualisation with GAIA permits us to understand the outcomes better and to communicate them.

Keywords: Supplier selection; Reverse logistics; Closed loop supply chain; Pharma supply chain; BWM; GAIA plane (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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