Application of AHP and G-TOPSIS for prioritizing capabilities and related practices for a mature and resilient supply chain during disruption

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify and prioritize capabilities and practices to ensure a resilient supply chain during an unexpected disruption. In addition, this study ranks maturity factors that influence the main capabilities identified. Design/methodology/approach This paper is conducted in three stages. First, capabilities and practices are extracted through a literature review. Second, capabilities and practices are ranked using the analytical hierarchical process method. Third, a gray technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution method is used to rank maturity factors influencing capabilities. Findings The findings indicate that responsiveness, readiness, flexibility and adaptability are the most important capabilities for supply chain resilience. Also, commitment and communication are the highest maturity factors influencing resilience capabilities. Research limitations/implications The findings provide a hierarchical vision of capabilities and practices for industries to increase resilience. Limitations of the paper are related to capabilities, practices and number of experts consulted. Practical implications This paper highlights the importance of high-maturity practices in resilience capability adoption. The findings of this study will encourage decisions-makers to increase maturity practices to build resilience against disruption. Originality/value The paper reveals that developing powerful capabilities, good practices and a high level of maturity improve supply chain resilience.

Guest editorial: Emerging trends in supply chain engineering towards global sustainability

“…The contribution of each section is presented in Table 1. Echefaj et al (2022) studied the supply chain resiliency during an unexpected disruption. The purpose of the study was to determine and rank the capabilities and practices necessary to maintain a resilient supply chain in the face of unforeseen disruptions.…”

“…Application of AHP and G-TOPSIS for prioritizing capabilities and related practices for a mature and resilient supply chain during disruption Echefaj et al (2022) Capturing cross-border logistics for analysis and improvement Bandaranayake et al (2022) Modelling the drivers of responsiveness of automotive supply chain using an integrated fuzzy DEMATEL-ISM approach Sathyan et al (2022) Can circular healthcare economy be achieved through implementation of sustainable healthcare supply chain practices? Empirical evidence from Indian healthcare sector Vishwakarma et al (2022) Analysis of performance of COVID-19 vaccine supply chain in India Nagarajan et al (2022) Improving the waste to energy supply chain through increased overall equipment effectiveness Wijesinghe and Illankoon (2022) Intertwining green SCM-and agile SCM-based decision-making framework for sustainability using GIVTFNs Sahu et al (2022) The effect of supplier sustainability risk management strategies on supply chain performance Silva et al (2023) Planning of a distribution network utilizing a heterogeneous fixed fleet with a balanced workload Hettiarachchi et al (2023) Identifying the key influencing factors for the growth of air cargo demand Karunathilake and Fernando (2023) Artificial intelligence an enabler for sustainable engineering decision making in uncertain environment: a review and future propositions Wankhede et al (2023) Achieving sustainability through multifaceted green functions in manufacturing Rashid et al (2024aRashid et al ( , 2024b Role of information processing and digital supply chain in supply chain resilience through supply chain risk management Rashid et al (2024aRashid et al ( , 2024b JGOSS 17,2 Sathyan et al (2022) identified seventeen drivers for enhancing supply chain responsiveness and among them, the critical drivers are strategic decision-making, demand forecasting accuracy, advanced manufacturing systems and data integration tools.…”

“…Transportation is an important keystone in improving the supply chain resiliency. The most important qualities for supply chain resilience are responsiveness, readiness, flexibility and adaptability (Echefaj et al , 2022). Also, commitment and communication are the highest maturity factors influencing resilience capabilities.…”

Evaluation of Indicators for Developing Supply Chain Resilient in the Healthcare Industry of Indonesia

“…Physical security is the practices, policies, and technologies used to protect products, facilities, equipment, and personnel from theft, smuggling, damage, sabotage, or terrorism (A. Ali et al 2017), (Echefaj et al 2022), (Han et al 2020). Access restriction is screening employees and limiting the rights of unauthorized employees to access, use, and manipulate company data, assets, and resources, and providing the necessary assurance that internal security efforts are effective (Singh et al 2019).…”

“…Monitoring and maintenance services for control and monitoring of supply chain planning activities (Han et al 2020). Strong information technology (IT) systems can improve the visibility and accuracy of data in the supply chain as a whole (Echefaj et al 2022). Accuracy refers to the accuracy of inventory, the accuracy of order fulfillment, the accuracy of order delivery, etc.…”