Karafan Journal

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Identification and Analysis of Technological Needs in the Sesame Product Manufacturing Industry Using Fuzzy FMEA Method

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Associate Professor, Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accounting, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran.
2 Master of Business Administration, Yazd University
3 Assistant Professor of Bam Higher Education Complex, bam, Iran
Abstract
Given the rapid technological advancement in modern societies, many organizations recognize the use of technology as a key competitive advantage. This trend enables organizations to optimize their processes and deliver higher-quality services and products to customers in a timely manner. Despite the various challenges faced by industries in our country, identifying technological needs and efforts to address them through methods such as knowledge transfer and technology transfer can pave the way for the growth and advancement of industries. This research focuses on identifying technological needs in the sesame production sector and evaluating them using the fuzzy FMEA approach. Additionally, a partial look at the role of knowledge in addressing these needs has been taken. For the implementation of this research, interviews were first conducted with industry experts, and then the obtained information was analyzed. Accordingly, 50 of the most important technological needs were identified, some of which are mentioned in this study. Subsequently, questionnaires were designed to implement the fuzzy FMEA approach and prioritize the most important technological needs. This research identifies technological needs in the sesame product industry and utilizes the fuzzy FMEA approach to evaluate them. Additionally, the initial categorization of technological needs indicated that most needs are related to customer taste and preferences and the production of sesame derivatives. Moreover, it can be influential in providing a clearer explanation of the extent of their impact on failures associated with technological nature.
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Volume 21, Issue 4
Agriculture / Art and Architecture
Winter 2025

  • Receive Date 14 January 2024
  • Revise Date 10 May 2024
  • Accept Date 06 July 2024