The Role of Strategic Components of the Fourth Generation Industry in Iran's International Interactions

Subject Areas : International Relations

Mohammad Reza Bahrami ¹ , gholamreza hashemzade khorasegani ^{2 *} , Ashraf Shahmansoury ³ , kiamars fathi ⁴

1 - Ph.D. candidate in Industrial Management, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2 - Professor, Department of Industrial Management, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
3 - Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Management, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
4 - Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Management, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

Received: 2024-09-19 Accepted : 2024-11-04 Published : 2025-09-20

Keywords: Industry 4.0, International Interactions, Digital Economy, Global Networking, Fuzzy DEMATEL,

Abstract :

In the current era, the changes brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with the integration of advanced technologies and smart automation, have significantly influenced international interactions and the economic structures of countries. These changes are particularly crucial for developing countries like Iran, which are striving to enhance their position on the global stage. This study aims to identify and analyze the strategic components that influence and are influenced by Iran's international interactions in the transition toward Industry 4.0. The main research question is: Which strategic components of Industry 4.0 have the most impact on Iran's international interactions, and how can these components be utilized to strengthen Iran's global position? In the qualitative section of this research, data classification was conducted to create initial codes, categories, and axial codes, resulting in 57 initial codes and 6 key categories. Subsequently, using the fuzzy Delphi method and expert surveys, these components were filtered, and 16 final sub-criteria were agreed upon. Finally, the relationships between criteria and sub-criteria were examined using the fuzzy DEMATEL method. Among the criteria, "Innovation and Digital Economy" was identified as the most influential, followed by "Policies and International Frameworks" as the second most influential criterion. In terms of susceptibility, the criterion "Resilience and Optimal Resource Management" had the highest susceptibility. Additionally, among the sub-criteria, "Creating Shared Value" and "International Networking" were identified as the most influential causes, while "Developing Digital Skills" was identified as the most susceptible effect.

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