A supply chain manager has to select a supplier to purchase some materials from. Supplier selection is a multiattribute decision-making problem. Table P14-10 matches a set of desired attributes with the capabilities of four suppliers. Use the tools of this chapter to examine the suppliers. Who would be chosen or eliminated using

a. Dominance (consider more years of experience preferred to fewer)
b. Satisficing

14-10 Data for Problem 14-10 Quality of Management Market Production Alternative Experience Products Skills reputation capacity Supplier A Supplier B Supplier C Supplier D Min. acceptable Yes Excellent 10 8 Poor No Yes Yes Excellent Good Good 3 performance