Research Article
Implementation of Fuzzy AHP – TOPSIS for Priority Selection of North Sumatera Palm Caul Fuel Suppliers
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.13-9-2023.2341186, author={Hadi Sutanto Saragi and Indah Andriyani Sitorus and Fitriani T Silalahi and Iswanti Sihaloho}, title={Implementation of Fuzzy AHP -- TOPSIS for Priority Selection of North Sumatera Palm Caul Fuel Suppliers}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurship, ICEBE 2023, 13-14 September 2023, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICEBE}, year={2023}, month={12}, keywords={supplier palm caul fuzzy ahp topsis}, doi={10.4108/eai.13-9-2023.2341186} }- Hadi Sutanto Saragi
Indah Andriyani Sitorus
Fitriani T Silalahi
Iswanti Sihaloho
Year: 2023
Implementation of Fuzzy AHP – TOPSIS for Priority Selection of North Sumatera Palm Caul Fuel Suppliers
ICEBE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.13-9-2023.2341186
Abstract
The pulp industry has great potential in supporting Indonesia's economic growth due to the potential of vast forests with high-quality trees for pulp production. PT Toba Pulp Lestari, Tbk is a leading pulp company in North Sumatra that uses palm caul (palm husk fiber) as fuel for its multifuel boiler to generate electricity. In an industry that uses palm caul, it is important to prioritize suppliers who can deliver a consistent and reliable supply. This will ensure adequate fuel availability to meet production needs. The quality of palm caul obtained from suppliers can directly affect the combustion process in the boiler. By prioritizing suppliers, it can be ensured that only suppliers who produce palm caul with good quality, reliable and meet the criteria required by the company will be selected. This research uses the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process approach and Technique Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution to determine supplier priorities. The results of the analysis show that the quality criteria (0.213) have the greatest influence in the selection of supplier priorities. PT Mujur Willy Abadi (0.669) is the most potential palm caul supplier in North Sumatra. Supplier prioritization helps identify the best suppliers, improve quality and smooth delivery, and improve operational efficiency.