Identification and Localization of Sustainable Performance Management Indicators Based on Innovative and Economical Production Methods in the Iranian Petrochemical Industry Under Sanctions
Keywords:
Sustainable performance management, systematic review, fuzzy Delphi, innovative and economical production methods, petrochemical industry, sanctionsAbstract
In recent years, the Iranian petrochemical industry has faced extensive challenges in the areas of resource supply, access to technology, and maintenance of competitiveness due to international sanctions. Under such conditions, attention to sustainable performance management and the adoption of innovative and economical production methods have become strategic necessities for ensuring operational continuity and enhancing the resilience of this industry. The purpose of this study was to identify and localize sustainable performance management indicators based on innovative and economical production methods in the Iranian petrochemical industry under sanctions. This study was applied in terms of purpose and qualitative-exploratory in terms of nature. In the first stage, the initial dimensions and indicators related to sustainable performance management and innovative methods were extracted through a systematic literature review and categorized using thematic analysis in MAXQDA software. In the second stage, these indicators were refined, localized, and prioritized through the fuzzy Delphi method based on the opinions of 18 industry and academic experts. The findings demonstrated that environmental, economic, sustainable innovation, and supply chain management dimensions had the highest importance under sanction conditions, whereas softer dimensions such as ethical considerations, diversity, and inclusion played a less significant short-term role. Accordingly, the findings provide a localized and realistic framework for policymakers and managers of petrochemical companies to facilitate the path toward sustainable development and long-term competitiveness under conditions of international restrictions by focusing on key and operational dimensions
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