Benchmarking suppliers’ performance when some factors play the role of both inputs and outputs: A new development to the slacks-based measure of efficiency

Mahdi Mahdiloo, Abdollah Noorizadeh, Reza Farzipoor Saen*

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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a slack-based measure (SBM) model in the presence of dual-role factor. Then it is applied in supplier selection problem. Design/methodology/approach – The developed model in this paper is based on data envelopment analysis (DEA) technique. Findings – The proposed evaluation platform is capable of identifying ill-performing suppliers which seek to future improvement. The findings provide valuable insights for practitioners, as well as academicians, policy makers and also integrate selection criteria under the supply chain. Originality/value – This is the first time that a non-radial DEA model considers dual-role factors. The proposed model does not deal with dual-role factor as a non-discretionary factor. The proposed model considers dual-role factors on both the input and output sides in a similar manner. The proposed model can fully measure the inefficiency of suppliers. The proposed model can give a complete ranking of suppliers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)792-813
Number of pages22
JournalBenchmarking
Volume21
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2014

Keywords

  • Benchmarking
  • Data envelopment analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business and International Management
  • Strategy and Management

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