Identification and Classification of Industrial Advantageous Activities in Kerman Province in Order to Direct Regional Policies in Industrial Sector (Factorial Analysis and Fuzzy Logic Approach)

The present research is aimed to study and determine industrial advantageous activities with high output in Kerman province based on two-digit ISIC`s codes in order to identify industrial investment. In the present research, it has been attempted to determine preferential activities of industrial sector using appropriate indices, factorial analysis and fuzzy logic. Research methodology is documentary and statistical population includes all industrial workshops where ten people are working. Most regions of Kerman province are based on ISIC two-digit codes and information of year 2010. Results showed that activities of “production of main metals”, production of elastic and plastic products”, “production of paper and paper products” and “industries of food and drinkables” with respect to high advantages and appropriate development are the most preferable for industrial investment in comparison with other industrial activities.