Application of factor analysis for agile supply chain classification: A case study on the Iranian automotive parts supplier (SAPKO)

Management Science Letters

关键词: Agile supply chain;    Factor analysis;    Principal component analysis;    Automobile industry;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Today automotive companies must pioneer in strategies such as the agile supply chain for competition and various demands of customers. Considering the importance of agile in choosing a supplier at the supply chain, this study tries to identify and evaluate agile activities in SAPCO Company suppliers. Then, using principal component analysis of factor analysis, a number of related activities are divided into smaller groups called factor. The results are used by SAPCO to determine agile patterns in selecting a supplier with emphasis on similarities and differences and create agile portfolio. The study can help SAPCO identify criteria and making decision in the field of agile at suppliers.

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