Pathology of Sohan distribution network in Qom

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 MSc, Business Management Department, Faculty of Management & Accounting, Farabi Campus University of Tehran, Qom, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Industrial & Financial Management Department, Faculty of Management & Accounting, Farabi Campus University of Tehran, Qom, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Governmental Management Department, Faculty of Management & Accounting, Hazrat-e-Masoumeh University, Qom, Iran

Abstract

This study aims to tackle the distribution network of small and medium industries in the sohan industry to investigate the status of the sohan system distribution network, find the existing pathologies in the industry and provide solutions to improve the distribution network. In this research, by reviewing the theoretical bases of the distribution network and using the experts ' experiments, we identified the criteria of distribution network pathology. The statistical population of the study includes manufacturers, experts and activists of Sohan Industry Distribution Network in Qom, the total of the people who interviewed them was 9 people and complete a questionnaire of 17. Using the FARE method, we measured the criteria. In order to identify the damages in the industry, the importance-performance matrix was used. Findings from the research show that in the matrix analysis - the importance of performance among 25 indicators for the distribution of the sohan industry, six indicators of filing quality in the distribution network, the ability to deliver sohan in low volumes, flexibility in transport and inventory cost were considered in the first quarter of the importance - performance matrix which was considered as the damage in the sohan industry. Also by analyzing the data from the interview, using theme analysis method, some solutions have been proposed to improve the damage identified in the sohan distribution network.

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Journal of Business Administration Researches
Volume 12, Issue 24
March 2021
Pages 369-398

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