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Evaluating Wheat Suppliers Using Fuzzy MCDM Technique

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  • Ghazi M. Magableh

    (Industrial Engineering Department, Yarmouk University, Irbid 21163, Jordan)

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Wheat has significantly impacted food security in numerous countries. Like the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Jordan’s daily diet contains a sizable amount of wheat. Further, Jordan is dealing with several issues, including rapid population growth, water scarcity, widespread urbanization, and limited agricultural wheat production. Thus, it imports most of its wheat and wheat products. Moreover, the method of selecting suppliers in Jordan is unique, as private importers import for the benefit of the government, and thus, the selection of suppliers is carried out by importers. This study aims to examine the various supplier selection approaches to determine Jordan’s primary wheat suppliers and rank them according to specified criteria. The fuzzy-VIKOR approach was used to assess, select, and rank the best wheat suppliers in Jordan. The findings suggest that Romania is the best supplier of wheat for Jordan. It is recognized as the most affordable and trustworthy supplier since it is nearby, has strong links through official channels, and is flexible. Suppliers are subject to change or adjust their offerings as a result of changes in the global economy, wheat prices at the source, exchange rates, transportation and handling costs, crises, and national export levies. This study will help importers, decision-makers, and others concerned with wheat imports as a strategic commodity identify and select suppliers.

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  • Ghazi M. Magableh, 2023. "Evaluating Wheat Suppliers Using Fuzzy MCDM Technique," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-23, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:13:p:10519-:d:1186425
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