Production Resilience Model in Iran, Mix Method Study with Using the Grounded Theory & Structural Equation Modeling Approach

The purpose of this study is to present the model of production resilience in Iran (case study Saipa Automotive Group). The approch of this study is a mix method. In the qualitative part, grounded theory was used according to the systematic method of Strauss and Corbin. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with production experts and continued until theoretical saturation based on the snowball technique. Out of 930 key phrases obtained from the interviews, 711 first level codes, 137 second level codes, 68 concepts and 32 categories were obtained. The qualitative evaluation of the model was performed and approved according to Strauss and Corbin in all dimensions. Structural equation modeling and Smart PLS software were used to quantify the model.All significant numbers greater than 1.96 and standard coefficients greater than 0.4 were obtained and the model was approved. Due to the fact that the GOF (Goodness of Fit) was 0.712, the fit of the final model was confirmed. The most important research findings in the field of action strategies included factors such as developing the vision of resistance economy at the strategic level, production commensurate with the localization of provincial regions, implementation of internalization instead of outsourcing and establishing a training center for jihadi managers in creating resilience.