Sustainable and agile manufacturing outsourcing partner selection: a literature review

Mohammad Akhtar

doi:10.4995/ijpme.2022.16807

Authors

Mohammad Akhtar Galgotias University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4995/ijpme.2022.16807

Keywords:

Manufacturing outsourcing partner selection, Contract manufacturer selection, Outsourcing partner selection, Multi criteria decision making, Manufacturing outsourcing criteria

Abstract

Outsourcing to third party to manage non-core activities helps the firm to focus on core activities. Manufacturing firms are outsourcing product development, manufacturing, logistics, customer care etc. to enhance production capacity and flexibility, and to reduce operational costs, which in turn can improve profitability and competitive advantage of the enterprise. Sustainability in operations and supply chain is gaining momentum due to increased global environmental concern, pressures from consumers and communities, and enforced regulations. Volatile and uncertain business environment necessitates the adoption of agility and flexibility to effectively manage manufacturing and supply chain. Globalisation has made the market very competitive and hence manufacturing firms are adopting manufacturing outsourcing to third parties. Selecting a sustainable and agile manufacturing outsourcing partner (MPS) is crucial as it will improve sustainability, efficiency, and effectiveness of the supply chain and competitive advantage to the firm. Detailed literature review on sustainable and agile manufacturing outsourcing partner selection has been carried out from EBSCO data base and Goggle scholar. Selection criteria used are classified into agile, operational, economic, environmental and social. The techniques use are mostly multi criteria decision making methods (MCDM) while few have adopted programming techniques. Discussion, implication and the scope of future work is also provided.

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Author Biography

Mohammad Akhtar, Galgotias University

Professor of Supply Chain Management,

School of Management

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