Comparison of green procurement framework using fuzzy TISM and fuzzy DEMATEL methods. (2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bag, Surajit
• Is Part Of: International journal of procurement management. Volume 10:Number 5(2017)
• Page Start: 600
• Page End: 638
• Publication Date: 2017
• Subjects: green procurement -- drivers -- theory building -- fuzzy total interpretive structural modelling -- total interpretive structural modelling -- TISM -- fuzzy decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory -- DEMATEL; Industrial procurement -- Management -- Periodicals; Industrial procurement -- Electronic information resources -- Periodicals; Business logistics -- Periodicals; 658.7205
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-8432

Abstract

This paper argues for the use of fuzzy TISM and fuzzy DEMATEL in building theory of green procurement. To address the gap in existing green procurement literature, this study first systematically reviews the green procurement literature, secondly, these drivers were refined through expert interview from South African manufacturing sector and thirdly, it illustrates the use of fuzzy TISM and fuzzy DEMATEL method to find the intensity of influence of green procurement drivers and make a comparative study of elements. The paper concludes with managerial implications and directions of future research.