Supplier selection in the fashion startup: Analyzing through the analytic hierarchy process
List of Authors
  • Liane Okdinawati , Mahfudz Dzaki

Keyword
  • Fashion Industry, Supplier Selection, Analytics Hierarchy Process

Abstract
  • In the fast-growing fashion industry, companies need to develop strategies to survive and thrive in the market condition. One important strategy is implementing an efficient production system to optimize operations and resource management. While production outsourcing can assist companies in managing supply chain uncertainties, it often poses challenges in ensuring production quality. Supplier selection plays an important role in outsourced production systems, and this research study aims to use the Analytical Hierarchy Process to analyze the relevant criteria and assist companies in selecting the right suppliers for a successful production system to survive and succeed in the market fashion industry.

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