Today automotive companies must pioneer in strategies such as the agile supply chain for
competition and various demands of customers. Considering the importance of agile in
choosing a supplier at the supply chain, this study tries to identify and evaluate agile activities
in SAPCO Company suppliers. Then, using principal component analysis of factor analysis, a
number of related activities are divided into smaller groups called factor. The results are used
by SAPCO to determine agile patterns in selecting a supplier with emphasis on similarities and
differences and create agile portfolio. The study can help SAPCO identify criteria and making
decision in the field of agile at suppliers.
کلید واژگان :
Agile supply chain Factor analysis Principal component analysis Automobile industry
