Combination of Response to Criteria Weighting Method and Multi-Attribute Utility Theory in the Decision Support System for the Best Supplier Selection

Choosing the right supplier is a strategic factor in supporting operational efficiency and a company's competitive advantage. This process requires a decision support system that is able to assess various alternatives objectively and in a structured manner. This study aims to develop a decision support system in the selection of the best supplier by combining the Response to Criteria Weighting (RECA) and Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) methods. The RECA method is used to objectively determine the weight of each criterion based on the variation of data between alternatives, so as to reduce subjectivity in the weighting process. Meanwhile, the MAUT method functions to calculate the total utility value of each supplier based on the normalization value and weight that has been obtained. The results of the RECA method show the objective weight of each criterion, which is then used in the MAUT calculation process. The results of the analysis, obtained in the best supplier selection based on the total score of each candidate, it can be seen that PT Global Niaga Mandiri ranks first with the highest score of 0.6512, this shows that this company is the best choice in the supplier selection process. In second place is UD Anugrah Bersama with a score of 0.399, followed by PT Indo Logistik Prima in third place with a score of 0.3451. The combination of the RECA and MAUT methods has been proven to be able to produce accurate, rational, and accountable decisions. This system provides a measurable approach in filtering supplier alternatives efficiently and is relevant to be applied to various other multi-criteria decision-making contexts.