Multi-criteria approach for weights definition of sustainability indicators in the swine supply chain
Goal: This study presents a four-steps methodology for the definition of the weights of sustainable indicators in the Swine Supply Chain (SSC) considering the Triple Bottom-Line (TBL) perspective. Design/Methodology/Approach: The methodology proposed was based on the Bellagio principles that guid...
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Goal: This study presents a four-steps methodology for the definition of the weights of sustainable indicators in the Swine Supply Chain (SSC) considering the Triple Bottom-Line (TBL) perspective.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The methodology proposed was based on the Bellagio principles that guide the definition of importance levels for TBL criteria. It was applied to the swine supply chain using Saaty’s scale and information obtained from managers of two agribusiness companies, adjusted by the AHP method.
Results: The results showed the relevance of an appropriate definition of the preferences of decision-makers to decide on the best actions towards environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
Limitations: The limitations of the proposed model are mainly its subjective nature. Despite being necessary in multi-criteria methods, it could be a limitation if more quantitative indicators are relevant or demanded. Nevertheless, the proposed methodology also provides a quantitative perspective, as a result of using the Saaty scale.
Practical implications: The definition and application of importance levels within a TBL-based model can help managers to prioritize environmental, social, and/or economic dimensions under a large diversity of alternatives toward more sustainable scenarios. The AHP method used in this work is a hierarchy method, particularly appropriate for defining weights that are essentially compensatory by nature.
Originality/value: The correct definition and weight of the different dimensions, sub-dimensions, and respective indicators is currently one relevant gap in the literature, limiting the design and prioritization of corrective actions in each stage of the SSC and in the different dimensions of the TBL.
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| spelling | doaj-art-733a012b9b9143dc863e6d58a41d2dff2025-08-20T02:18:27ZengAssociação Brasileira de Engenharia de Produção (ABEPRO)Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management2237-89602024-11-0121410.14488/BJOPM.2253.2024Multi-criteria approach for weights definition of sustainability indicators in the swine supply chainSilvana Kruger0Flavio Trojan1Antonio Zanin2Mauro Lizot3Paulo Afonso4Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Pioneiros, MS, Brazil.Federal University of Technology, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Pioneiros, MS, Brazil.Federal University of Parana (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil.University of Minho (UM), Braga, Portugal Goal: This study presents a four-steps methodology for the definition of the weights of sustainable indicators in the Swine Supply Chain (SSC) considering the Triple Bottom-Line (TBL) perspective. Design/Methodology/Approach: The methodology proposed was based on the Bellagio principles that guide the definition of importance levels for TBL criteria. It was applied to the swine supply chain using Saaty’s scale and information obtained from managers of two agribusiness companies, adjusted by the AHP method. Results: The results showed the relevance of an appropriate definition of the preferences of decision-makers to decide on the best actions towards environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Limitations: The limitations of the proposed model are mainly its subjective nature. Despite being necessary in multi-criteria methods, it could be a limitation if more quantitative indicators are relevant or demanded. Nevertheless, the proposed methodology also provides a quantitative perspective, as a result of using the Saaty scale. Practical implications: The definition and application of importance levels within a TBL-based model can help managers to prioritize environmental, social, and/or economic dimensions under a large diversity of alternatives toward more sustainable scenarios. The AHP method used in this work is a hierarchy method, particularly appropriate for defining weights that are essentially compensatory by nature. Originality/value: The correct definition and weight of the different dimensions, sub-dimensions, and respective indicators is currently one relevant gap in the literature, limiting the design and prioritization of corrective actions in each stage of the SSC and in the different dimensions of the TBL. https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2253Sustainability IndicatorsTriple Bottom-LineSwine Supply ChainMulti-Criteria Decision Models |
| spellingShingle | Silvana Kruger Flavio Trojan Antonio Zanin Mauro Lizot Paulo Afonso Multi-criteria approach for weights definition of sustainability indicators in the swine supply chain Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management Sustainability Indicators Triple Bottom-Line Swine Supply Chain Multi-Criteria Decision Models |
| title | Multi-criteria approach for weights definition of sustainability indicators in the swine supply chain |
| title_full | Multi-criteria approach for weights definition of sustainability indicators in the swine supply chain |
| title_fullStr | Multi-criteria approach for weights definition of sustainability indicators in the swine supply chain |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multi-criteria approach for weights definition of sustainability indicators in the swine supply chain |
| title_short | Multi-criteria approach for weights definition of sustainability indicators in the swine supply chain |
| title_sort | multi criteria approach for weights definition of sustainability indicators in the swine supply chain |
| topic | Sustainability Indicators Triple Bottom-Line Swine Supply Chain Multi-Criteria Decision Models |
| url | https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2253 |
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