Title: Unlocking supplier development: a comprehensive analysis of interrelationships and strategies for enhanced performance

Authors: Manojkumar V. Dalvi; Vishal A. Bhosale; Anjali S. More

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Navsahyadri Group of Institutes, Faculty of Engineering, Naigaon, Pune, India ' School of Mechanical Engineering, MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, Pune-412105, India ' AIML Department, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India

Abstract: The primary goal of this study is to identify and analyse the interrelationships among supplier development activities (SDAs) with the aim of step-by-step execution of supplier performance improvement through supplier development (SD). The interrelationships are identified through interpretive structural modelling (ISM), and the driving and dependence power of SDAs are determined using fuzzy matrice d'impacts croisés multiplication appliquée à un classement (MICMAC) analysis. This approach ensures a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of the dynamics involved in the implementation of SDAs. In total, 25 SDAs are identified through consultation with experts and a literature review. The identified hierarchy of SDAs and their categorisation offer valuable insights for planning and implementing SD in their organisation for managers and decision-making authorities. The objective and its reliability may be enhanced using a well-designed and validated questionnaire to handle the biased opinions by a team of experts.

Keywords: fuzzy MICMAC; supplier development; SD; vendor development.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSTM.2024.145225

International Journal of Services Technology and Management, 2024 Vol.29 No.2/3/4, pp.132 - 159

Received: 06 Feb 2024
Accepted: 10 Feb 2024
Published online: 28 Mar 2025 *