Modern Research in Decision Making

Stakeholder analysis and systemic complication of electricity supply chain with Industry 4.0 approach

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Mahmoud Reza Shahipasand 1
nazanin Pilevari 2
Ali Rajabzadeh 3

1 PhD student, Department of Industrial Management, Research Sciences Unit, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Professor, Department of Industrial Management, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

3 Professor, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract
electricity supply chain plays essential role in providing energy for economic development and social welfare, and knowing the opinions and needs of its beneficiaries is most basic issue in knowing this industry. This recognition allows the electricity supply chain to implement effective improvements and revisions in its processes and technologies in view of facing challenges and changes. This article analyzes the stakeholders of the electricity supply chain, focusing on the principles and concepts of Industry 4.0. In this regard, the soft systems methodology has been used to analyze the stakeholders and various factors of the electricity supply chain according to the Industry 4.0 approach. The mentioned methodology, by defining the targeted activity systems related to the electricity supply chain, creates models to represent the different dimensions of this issue. The article details the methodology used, analyzes the results and its effects on electricity supply chain, and also explains the sustainable, resilient and technological perspectives. In the sustainable perspective, concepts such as energy management, reduction of greenhouse gases, sustainable use of resources and waste management have been investigated. On other hand, in the resilience perspective, flexibility of resources, improvement of the transmission network and exploitation of new energies have been introduced as key factors. In another part of the article, root definitions are presented using the CATWOE analysis method for each of the resilient, technological and sustainable perspectives in the electricity supply chain. Finally, by combining the research literature with the opinions and views of experts of each point of view,

Keywords

stakeholder analysis
soft systems methodology
electricity supply chain
CATWOE
Industry 4.0
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