Selection of Suppliers using Topsis Method Based on Green Supply Chain Criteria (Case Study: Saipa Alborz Corporation)

During recent centuries, industrial development has been improved by sustainable development. Industrial managers, especially in developed countries, have been seeking new methods which would enhance their organization's performance whilst supporting environment. The coordinated strategy for enhancement of productivity together with green management is called “green productivity” which is known as the key to sustainable development. Adopting investment strategy for improvement of supply chain's environmental performance brings companies and organizations a lot of advantages such as conservation of energy resources, reduction of pollutants, reduction or elimination of wastes, value creation for customers, and finally productivity promotion. The present study aims to specify and prioritize the effective factors in green supply chain. Therefore, we used Topsis technique to rank the suppliers of Saipa Alborz Corporation and choose the best candidate from the viewpoint of green supply chain criteria. Among the main criteria, green production criteria are defined as great importance for decision makers.