Determining and prioritizing the factors influencing the outsourcing of Complex Product Systems R&D projects employing ANP and grey-DEMATEL method (case study: Aviation Industries Organization, Iran). (February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Poudeh, Hossein Dehghani; Cheshmberah, Mohsen; Torabi, Hassan; Karimi Gavareshki, Mohammad Hossein; Hosnavi, Reza
• Is Part Of: Technology in society. Volume 56(2019)
• Page Start: 57
• Page End: 68
• Publication Date: 2019-02
• Subjects: Complex product systems -- Outsourcing -- Supplier -- DEMATEL -- ANP; Technology -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 303.483
• DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2018.09.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0160-791X

Abstract

Abstract: The development of complex product systems (CoPS) requires collaboration with the suppliers of premium resources. The strategic outsourcing of R&D projects related to these systems is among the solutions for the acquisition of resources including equipment, knowledge, people, and finance. Therefore, identifying the effective characteristics of the suppliers is of great importance. In this paper, employing a survey of 18 experts of Iranian Aviation Industries Organization in the form of a Fuzzy Delphi questionnaire, 15 effective indices were identified. Due to the interactions of the indices, the DEMATEL method was used to determine the causal relations among them. The relations were used by Analytical Network Process to prioritize the indices. The results of the ranking of indices to make decision to whether outsource or internally develop the CoPS are as follows: the "extent of experience and expertise in the area related to the project" ranks first, the indices "timely delivery of project output" and " financial sustainability during project completion period " mutually rank second, and the index " Adapting to values, beliefs, and organizational culture " ranks third among others. In addition, the paper analyses the results in comparison with CoPS characteristics, and the organization's requirements and competencies. Highlights: "The extent of supplier's experience and expertise in the area related to the project" is the most important influence factor to be considered when outsourcing the Research and development projects of Complex Product Systems. It is essential to require suppliers to conform to quality management indices when they undertake these projects. "Timely delivery of the project" and "The financial sustainability during project completion period" are of great importance, and the suppliers should meet them. The high modularity and technological uncertainty inherent in CoPS R&D projects require the organization to adopt the open innovation approach.