Determining the Influencing Variables in Sustainable Production Management for Carpet Factories in Iran: Sustainable Carpet Production System

Objective: The purpose of this article is to define, categorize and prioritize the influencing variables in the process of carpet production to implement sustainable production management regarding controlling the influencing variables. Methodology: For this research, after reviewing the literature, sustainable production variables were extracted from previous studies. Then, the variables and their classifications were examined through interviews with experts using the Delphi method. Afterward, by using the detailed structural modeling of ISM (Interpretive Structural Modeling), the contextual relationships between the variables were determined. Finally, the influencing variables and their power of influence were evaluated via MICMAC analysis. This model has been implemented as a case study in Kashan carpet factories in Iran. Findings: The results showed that the most influential variables in sustainable production for carpet factories are training staff and managers, which have the greatest impact on the sustainability of carpet factories. The influences of other variables are measured and presented in the results tables, which can help managers with decision making. Originally: The innovative aspect of this article was the classification and prioritization of influential variables related to the sustainability of carpet factories in Iran, which can help managers in the decision-making process related to sustainable production systems.