Vendor Evaluation and Selection for Forwarding Activities Using Stepwise Weight Assessment Analysis-Combined Compromise Solution (SWARA-CoCoSo) Method
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PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara Suku Cadang has faced delays in receiving commodities requested by the Perusahaan Listrik Negara Group, resulting in materials arriving later than expected. These materials were supplied by PT Wartsila, a partner of PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara Suku Cadang, responsible for fulfilling the orders placed by the Perusahaan Listrik Negara Group. To uphold its reliability as a supply chain company, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara Suku Cadang must ensure timely delivery of requested goods. One way to minimize delays is through vendor evaluation. The SWARA method, which assesses ten factors identified by four logistics division experts, is employed to select the best forwarding vendor. The CoCoSo method, along with PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara Suku Cadang's logistics performance evaluation, was used to determine the top vendor. Based on the CoCoSo results, PT Kurnia Purnama Jaya ranked first with a score of 4.06, followed by Mats International Indonesia with a score of 2.6, Perigi Raja Terpadu in third with 1.5, and Pos Logistik Indonesia in fourth with 1.4. According to the CoCoSo method’s criteria weightings and vendor evaluation, PT Kurnia Purnama Jaya was selected as the most suitable vendor for PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara Suku Cadang.
Manuscript received: 19 Sep 2024 | Revised: 12 Dec 2024 | Accepted: 29 Dec 2024 | Published: 31 Mar 2025
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