The Supplier Selection of Prefabricated Component Production Line: A Lean-Based AHP–Improved VIKOR Framework
Prefabrication is increasingly recognized as a sustainable construction practice, with the efficiency of prefabricated component (PC) production lines playing a critical role in its success. However, supplier selection for PC production lines has become more complex due to evolving industrial demand...
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| description | Prefabrication is increasingly recognized as a sustainable construction practice, with the efficiency of prefabricated component (PC) production lines playing a critical role in its success. However, supplier selection for PC production lines has become more complex due to evolving industrial demands, uncertain supply chain conditions, and operational complexities. This study addresses this gap by developing a lean-based AHP–improved VIKOR decision-making framework to enhance the supplier selection for PC production lines. The framework integrates advanced lean principles with universal and specific evaluation criteria, identified through a comprehensive literature review and expert interviews. Its validity was tested via a real-world case study with Yizhong Construction Co., Ltd., Tianjin, China. The results show that the three suppliers are ranked as Zhongjian > Tianyi > Xindadi, where Zhongjian is the best supplier in this case study, with a VIKOR index of 0.156. The findings show that the developed framework can improve the supplier selection efficiency by aligning with lean principles and enhancing the performance of PC production lines. By addressing the challenges of PC supplier selection, this study provides a practical tool to advance the adoption of prefabrication in construction. Furthermore, it contributes to the development of the PC industry by offering a robust method for the selection of suitable suppliers, which can help to optimize the production efficiency and support sustainable practices in construction. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-73ca52f2bde34f08b04643c0ad6f8f062024-12-27T14:16:03ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092024-12-011412401810.3390/buildings14124018The Supplier Selection of Prefabricated Component Production Line: A Lean-Based AHP–Improved VIKOR FrameworkPei Dang0Hui Gao1Zhanwen Niu2Linna Geng3Felix Kin Peng Hui4Chao Sun5School of Economics and Management, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300384, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin 123000, ChinaCollege of Management and Economics, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, ChinaCentre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Engineering, Design & Built Environment, Western Sydney University, Parramatta, NSW 2116, AustraliaDepartment of Infrastructure Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3052, AustraliaSchool of Economics and Management, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300384, ChinaPrefabrication is increasingly recognized as a sustainable construction practice, with the efficiency of prefabricated component (PC) production lines playing a critical role in its success. However, supplier selection for PC production lines has become more complex due to evolving industrial demands, uncertain supply chain conditions, and operational complexities. This study addresses this gap by developing a lean-based AHP–improved VIKOR decision-making framework to enhance the supplier selection for PC production lines. The framework integrates advanced lean principles with universal and specific evaluation criteria, identified through a comprehensive literature review and expert interviews. Its validity was tested via a real-world case study with Yizhong Construction Co., Ltd., Tianjin, China. The results show that the three suppliers are ranked as Zhongjian > Tianyi > Xindadi, where Zhongjian is the best supplier in this case study, with a VIKOR index of 0.156. The findings show that the developed framework can improve the supplier selection efficiency by aligning with lean principles and enhancing the performance of PC production lines. By addressing the challenges of PC supplier selection, this study provides a practical tool to advance the adoption of prefabrication in construction. Furthermore, it contributes to the development of the PC industry by offering a robust method for the selection of suitable suppliers, which can help to optimize the production efficiency and support sustainable practices in construction.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/12/4018prefabricated components (PCs)supplier selectionVIKORlean principle |
| spellingShingle | Pei Dang Hui Gao Zhanwen Niu Linna Geng Felix Kin Peng Hui Chao Sun The Supplier Selection of Prefabricated Component Production Line: A Lean-Based AHP–Improved VIKOR Framework Buildings prefabricated components (PCs) supplier selection VIKOR lean principle |
| title | The Supplier Selection of Prefabricated Component Production Line: A Lean-Based AHP–Improved VIKOR Framework |
| title_full | The Supplier Selection of Prefabricated Component Production Line: A Lean-Based AHP–Improved VIKOR Framework |
| title_fullStr | The Supplier Selection of Prefabricated Component Production Line: A Lean-Based AHP–Improved VIKOR Framework |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Supplier Selection of Prefabricated Component Production Line: A Lean-Based AHP–Improved VIKOR Framework |
| title_short | The Supplier Selection of Prefabricated Component Production Line: A Lean-Based AHP–Improved VIKOR Framework |
| title_sort | supplier selection of prefabricated component production line a lean based ahp improved vikor framework |
| topic | prefabricated components (PCs) supplier selection VIKOR lean principle |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/12/4018 |
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