Assessing the Supply Chain Risk of Small and Medium Companies Due to Economic Threats with a Fuzzy Integrated Approach

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2 Researcher Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

3 Director-in-Charge

4 Maleke- Ashtar University of Technology

Abstract

The supply chain consists of several links that extend from the point of production to the point of             consumption; The establishment of international sanctions in the provision of equipment and repair of vital and sensitive infrastructure parts of the country may create many challenges, as these non-functional     economic defenses play a significant role in economic growth, resilience, job creation, etc.; A flawed supply chain can create a disaster; In such a situation, proper identification of risk factors is critical to achieve a resilient supply chain against the destructive effects of threats and disruptions; Hence, this research by identifying the factors of the supply chain and analyzing their relationship using an integrated approach, including Pareto analysis, fuzzy theory, total interpretative structural modeling and a categorical analysis and determining the level and ranking of risks, this research gap. fills The findings of the research show that insufficient knowledge, environmental changes and the absence of a diagnosis and control system are the most important factors; In addition to that, political and regulatory instability, pollution and             contractors' incompetence are some of the critical risks that may hinder resilience and optimal performance in small and medium-sized companies. Research results help managers to successfully identify risk factors to achieve operational and long-term resilience; It can also increase the ability of policy makers to         formulate preventive and efficient mitigation strategies.
 

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  • Receive Date: 21 May 2024
  • Revise Date: 18 August 2024
  • Accept Date: 22 September 2024
  • Publish Date: 26 October 2024

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