Use of analytic hierarchy process approach in classification of push, pull and hybrid push‐pull systems for production planning

Abstract

Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is a simple decision‐making tool to deal with complex, unstructured and multi‐attribute problems. Selection of the most suitable production planning system (push or pull systems) requires the development of a tool to address quantitative and qualitative parameters which influence success of push‐and‐pull systems’ implementation. This paper presents a multi‐criteria approach within AHP to classify the most appropriate production planning system, based on push, pull or hybrid systems’ methodologies.

Citation

Razmi, J., Rahnejat, H. and Khan, M.K. (1998), "Use of analytic hierarchy process approach in classification of push, pull and hybrid push‐pull systems for production planning", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 18 No. 11, pp. 1134-1151. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443579810231705