AHP-based support tools for initial screening of manufacturing reshoring decisions

Purpose The existing literature expresses a strong need to develop tools that support the manufacturing reshoring decision-making process. This paper aims examine suitability of analytical hierarchy process (AHP)-based for initial screening decisions. Design/methodology/approach Two AHP-based decisions are developed. first tool is based on traditional AHP, while second fuzzy-AHP. Six high-level and holistic criteria competitive priorities were identified through review. Next, panel experts from Swedish company was involved in overall comparison criteria. Based this comparison, priority weights obtained pairwise analysis. Subsequently, used weighted-sum manner evaluate 20 scenarios. Afterwards, outputs AHP fuzzy-AHP compared opinions experts. Finally, sensitivity analysis performed stability developed decision tools. Findings research demonstrates suitable With regard presented set scenarios, both shown be consistent with experts' Moreover, marginally more reliable than AHP. According analysis, order importance six stable high values cost quality Research limitations/implications limitation they currently only include limited number Therefore, future should focus adding low-level using multi-level architecture. current contributes body by addressing issues general demonstrating two applied field particular. Practical implications provides practitioners decisions, which will help managers optimize their time resources most promising alternatives. Given complex nature results slightly closer those relocation Originality/value describes can considering Both identical allowing output. relative