Evaluation of small and medium-sized companies to enter the fourth generation of the industry

In the ۲۱st century, there are many changes in progress. With the progress of science and the efforts of people in the direction of applying knowledge, it has brought about a huge revolution and transformation. The fourth industrial revolution, which is also known as Industry ۴.۰, has undergone extensive changes in the manufacturing and service industries. This phenomenon can create opportunities as well as threats. Therefore, before companies enter the fourth generation of industry, especially smalland medium-sized industries, evaluations should be made, so that their conditions are measured taking into account the conditions. Therefore, the research was conducted at the level of ۹ small and medium-sized companies operating in KavehIndustrial Town. First, ۱۶ indices were prepared and provided to the experts to determine the weight of different parameters, after that, according to the initial results of the opinions, the calculation of the paired matrix was done. The results were analyzed in two descriptive and inferential parts in Excel software. To answer the first question using the fuzzy Delphi method, to identify the essential indicators, the second question with the FAHP method, to rank and weight the essential indicators, and the third question also uses the fuzzy Vicor to prioritize small and medium-sized companies to check the entry. They measured and interpreted to the fourth generation of the industry.

Keywords:

industrial revolution , industry , production and service ۴.۰ , fourth generation