Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process for ABC Analysis

Presents a multicriteria approach to the ABC classification problem in inventory control. The proposed method, based on Saaty′s Analytic Hierarchy Process, rates items on both qualitative and quantitative criteria. Demonstrates the model through an example, using real data from the maintenance department stock room of a pharmaceutical company. A series of simulation experiments show how the resulting classification can benefit inventory control in this company.

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Year of publication:	1993
Authors:	Partovi, Fariborz Y. ; Burton, Jonathan
Published in:	International Journal of Operations & Production Management. - MCB UP Ltd, ISSN 1758-6593, ZDB-ID 2032083-8. - Vol. 13.1993, 9, p. 29-44
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Subject:	Analytical hierarchy process \| Classification \| Inventory control \| Pharmaceutical industry

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Type of publication:	Article
Type of publication (narrower categories):	research-article
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	10.1108/01443579310043619 [DOI]
Source:	Other ZBW resources

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10014790428