Ensuring Productivity by Selecting Supplier Prodegradant in Indonesia

This study aims to give priority choices of prodegradant suppliers in meeting the plastic material needs of company X. This research was conducted in a company engaged in the production of HDPE plastic bags in Solo, Central Java, Indonesia. This study uses the Extended Brown-Gibson Analytical method with the Hierarchy Process considering objective and subjective aspects. Selection of suppliers based on purchase price criteria, expedition costs, unexpected costs, quality, customer service, and materials availability. Research data were obtained by means of interviews and observations in the company X environment and potential suppliers. The research stages have started from interviews and observations, problem identification, literature study, determination of supplier criteria, data collection, data processing, then report writing and conclusions. The results of the priority order for the selection of prodegradant suppliers at Company X are PT TO (0.355), PT ME (0.266), PT CAP (0.217), and PT DW (0.164) under the objective criteria weight condition and subjective neutral criterion weight (50:50). The priority of selecting suppliers is expected to give company X a choice to choose prodegradant suppliers wisely to obtain sustainable production. The research may face challenges in clearly defining and explaining the concept to readers, leading to potential misinterpretations and difficulty in replicating the study. The concept of "supplier prodegradant" introduces a new dimension to supplier selection criteria, focusing on sustainability and eco-friendliness. Practitioners can incorporate environmental performance metrics and social responsibility indicators into their supplier evaluation process to ensure the selection of suppliers aligned with sustainable practices. The adoption of "supplier prodegradant" practices can contribute to environmental conservation by encouraging suppliers to adopt eco-friendly processes and reduce their ecological footprint. This helps protect natural resources, preserve biodiversity, and mitigate climate change, leading to a more sustainable environment for current and future generations. This is one of the studies that aims to give priority choices of prodegradant suppliers in meeting the plastic material needs of company.