Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Resilience and Sustainability in Power Plant Supply Chains: Prioritizing Key Factors through an Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
1 Ph.D. Candidate,Department of Industrial management, Fi.c. , Islamic Azad University, Firoozkooh, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, ,Department of Industrial management, Fi.c. , Islamic Azad University, Firoozkooh, Iran
3 Associated professor,Department of Mathematics, Fi.c. , Islamic Azad University, Firoozkooh, Iran
4 Assistant Professor, ,Department of business management, Fi.c. , Islamic Azad University, Firoozkooh, Iran
Abstract
The power plant industry plays a pivotal role in national development and contributes significantly to value creation across supply chains. In the context of global sustainability challenges, ensuring both resilience and sustainability in supply chain management has become a strategic necessity. This study aims to identify and prioritize the key factors influencing supply chain resilience within the power plant sector. Drawing upon previous research on sustainable supply chain models, a comprehensive set of factors was identified and classified into paradigms of leanness, agility, resilience, and greenness, alongside economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), these factors were systematically prioritized, highlighting the environmental dimension as the foremost driver of sustainable supply chain performance in the industry. The findings provide practical insights for decision-makers to allocate resources effectively, strengthen resilience, and align strategies with sustainable development goals, ensuring competitiveness in both domestic and international markets.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 30 September 2025

  • Receive Date 30 January 2025
  • Revise Date 16 April 2025
  • Accept Date 19 June 2025