Ayşe ANAFARTA, Neylan KAYA

Applications of VIKOR Method in Supplier Selection: A Meta-Regression Analysis

Purpose – This study attempts to systematically analyze empirical studies using VIKOR method insolving supplier selection problem and to identify the factors affecting mean S (MS) scores through use of meta-regression analysis. Design/methodology/approach – The sample size of this meta-analysis study consisted of 44 empiricalpapers obtained from nine databases and meeting the inclusion criteria. Findings – Systematic review results revealed that the use of VIKOR method has been increasing rapidlyin the solution of supplier selection problems. Meta-regression analysis results suggested that the number of decision makers, number of alternatives, number of criteria, country and sector variables did not affect MS scores. Discussion – Using the fuzzy VIKOR method to solve the supplier selection problem were identified toprovide a lower MS score, while using the integrated VIKOR method ensured a higher MS score.Detailed studies will provide a better understanding of the relationship between MS scores and thequalities of studies reporting these scores.

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