Analyzing Factors Affecting Success of E-Supply Chain Management Implementation using Type-2 Fuzzy Group Decision Making (Case Study: The Electronics Industries in Yazd Province)

In this study, type—2 fuzzy AHP and zype—2 fuzzy DEMATEL were [i used to analyze the implementation of the electronic supply chain comprehensively. According to the current theoretical foundations and the comments made by 10 experts (directors of electronic industries in Yazd Province), the factors influencing the implementation of the electronic supply chain were classified as seven dimensions and 31 indicators. Then, AHP and DEMATEL questionnaires were distributed among the experts of electronicsindustries in Yazd Province to collect data. T ype—2 fuzzy AHP and type—2 DEMATEL were employed to determine the weights and causal relations of factors. The research results indicated that influential factors or causes were computer—based technology, infrastructures, inter—organizational relationships, and information. Moreover, the impressible factors or ejfects were the dimensions of a business environment, demand accountability, and relationships with suppliers.

Keywords:

e-supply chain , E-supply chain management , type -2fuzzy , group decision making