ISM Approach Research Articles

Model of environmental management due to coal mining on the Separi River in Tenggarong Seberang District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan Province

Coal mining has a significant impact on reducing river water quality. The decline in river water quality causes problems for human life and the environment. Therefore, this research aimed to evaluate river water quality and develop strategies for improving river water quality due to open pit coal mining activities in Tenggarong Seberang District and develop environmental improvement strategies. Several chemical parameters, including pH, TSS, Fe, and Mn, were observed through laboratory tests to determine water quality in the Separi River used in coal mining. The next step was determining environmental improvement strategies using the ISM approach. Twenty stakeholders from related agencies and institutions using FGD were involved in developing a policy strategy. The results of the analysis showed that there has been a decrease in river water quality standards due to mining activities in the research area, and the quality is still below the standard quality. Therefore, two significant strategies must be a priority for the environmental management of the Separi River. First, Conducting an environmental audit of the factors causing the decline in river water quality is necessary. Second, there must be warnings and legal sanctions for negligence in oil spills and oil used from coal mining.

Investigating the Impact of ESG on Responsible Business Practices: An Integrated ISM and MICMAC Methodological Approach

Investigating the Impact of ESG on Responsible Business Practices: An Integrated ISM and MICMAC Methodological Approach

Assessment of the impact of intellectual capital development on firm development: an ISM approach

Assessment of the impact of intellectual capital development on firm development: an ISM approach

Creating a fuzzy DEMATEL-ISM-MICMAC -fuzzy BWM model for the organization's sustainable competitive advantage, incorporating green marketing, social responsibility, brand equity and green brand image

This study aimed to create a model that would enable the achievement of a sustainable competitive advantage. The research approach is combining four multi-criteria decision-making tools including Fuzzy DEMATEL, ISM, MICMAC Analysis and Fuzzy BWM to evaluate factors in four key areas included corporate social responsibility, green marketing, brand image, and brand equity in Unilever Corporation. These factors collectively contribute to enhancing competitiveness. The process begins with the fuzzy DEMATEL method, which helps to uncover the cause-and-effect relationships among various components. Following this, the ISM approach is utilized to construct a hierarchical model that clarifies how these components influence and depend on one another. This step is crucial for gaining insights into their collective impact on Unilever's sustainability goals. Next, MICMAC analysis categorizes these factors based on their levels of influence and dependence, pinpointing the most critical elements that drive competitive advantage. Finally, the fuzzy BWM technique is applied to prioritize these key factors, leading to the aimed at bolstering Unilever's long-term competitiveness by fostering a green and sustainable brand image that resonates with consumer values. The key results reveal that the highest priority was given to achieving sustainable development goals. The criterion "Promotion of customer awareness" secured the second position Finally, ensuring the quality of products and services was also recognized as a third key focus area. Identifying these key factors and their interrelationships will provides decision-makers and stakeholders in Unilever company with actionable insights for precise planning and strategic prioritization.

An Analysis of GST Barriers Faced by Business Owners in India: An ISM Approach

An Analysis of GST Barriers Faced by Business Owners in India: An ISM Approach

Evaluating and Prioritizing the Barriers of Industry 4.0 Implementation in Indian SMEs: An ISM Approach

Evaluating and Prioritizing the Barriers of Industry 4.0 Implementation in Indian SMEs: An ISM Approach

Critical elements influencing supplier development in manufacturing supply chain: an ISM approach

Critical elements influencing supplier development in manufacturing supply chain: an ISM approach

Barriers of supply chain for Industries in Indian scenario: Pandemic Covid-19 impact using ISM approach

Global pandemic has provoked industries with unprecedented challenges. Stratagems to squash the COVID-19 bow like communal lockdown, social isolation, work at home, containment zones and all restraints sited on travel with stay home orders issued by the authorities led to sharp failure in revenues of service and manufacturing industries. The COVID-19 pandemic has shattered the transportation links with supply chain amongst suppliers, production amenities and consumers. Mostly the business executives are penetrating about passable strategies and plans for restoring production lines to encounter customer mandates. In this paper the pandemic effect of Indian business is considered which are affected by critical barriers of supply chains in the Indian scenario. These critical barriers are identified on a priority basis using the MADM approach. Furthermore, the study will help the scholars to grow conceptual models for maintaining a better supply chain to overwhelm this world-wide problem.

Critical elements influencing supplier development in manufacturing supply chain: an ISM approach

Critical elements influencing supplier development in manufacturing supply chain: an ISM approach

RETRACTION: Interactions among Cognitive Factors Affecting Unsafe Behavior: Integrative Fuzzy DEMATEL ISM Approach

RETRACTION: Interactions among Cognitive Factors Affecting Unsafe Behavior: Integrative Fuzzy DEMATEL ISM Approach

Assessment of antecedents of financial literacy among young adults: hybrid BWM and ISM approach

PurposeThe low level of financial literacy among young adults is a pressing concern at both individual and country levels. Therefore, there is a dire need to understand the best-worst antecedents of financial literacy and how they influence each other.Design/methodology/approachA two-phased multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) technique consisting of best-worst method and interpretive structural modeling (BWM-ISM) was employed for pair-wise comparison, assigning weights, ranking and establishing the relationship among antecedents of financial literacy.FindingsResults suggest that use of Internet (SF1), role of financial advisors (SF3) and education level of individuals (DS7) are top ranked antecedents, whereas masculinity/feminity, language and power distance in society are the least ranked antecedents of financial literacy. Findings will help both academicians and practitioners focus on the key factors and make efforts to increase financial literacy by minimizing resource usage.Originality/valueThe current study provides clarity among antecedents of financial literacy by following BWM-ISM approach for the first time in the financial literacy context.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-11-2022-0746

Barriers to Social Responsibility Implementation in Belt and Road Mega Infrastructure Projects: A Hybrid Fuzzy DEMATEL-ISM-MICMAC Approach

Social responsibility strategies are indispensable for the sustainable development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Nonetheless, the application of social responsibility (SR) policies in such mega infrastructure projects remains a pressing concern since a number of barriers impede the effective integration of SR practices. Therefore, this paper seeks to identify these barriers and determine the interrelationships among them. A list of barriers was first identified from a literature review and expert consultation. Subsequently, a survey was designed to collect experts’ views on the interrelations among these barriers. The Fuzzy DEMATEL method was employed to analyze these barriers’ causal relationships and interdependencies. Subsequently, the ISM approach was used to develop a hierarchical structure and establish the driving and dependence relationships among them. The classification of barriers, based on driving power and dependence power, was accomplished using the MICMAC analysis. The results reveal that barriers such as “The diverse institutions, cultures, and social conditions among BRI countries”, “Lack of robust social responsibility laws and regulations in the host countries”, “Lack of stringent and legally binding BRI policies and guidelines governing social responsibility”, “The diverse environmental and social frameworks and standards among BRI countries”, “The diverse international, national, and private funds for BRI projects”, and “Lack of customer awareness and knowledge of CSR” are the most critical barriers and have the greatest influence on social responsibility implementation. Identifying these key barriers and their interrelationships will assist decision-makers, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in BRI mega infrastructure projects in minimizing or overcoming them, hence increasing the chances of successfully integrating social responsibility practices within these projects.

Analysis of supporting factors of the successful implementation of green manufacturing for Indonesian Manufacturing SMEs

Many manufacturing SMEs experience difficulties in finding an effective framework for building green manufacturing system for production and operations activities. The study purpose to identify the elements support the successful implementation of green manufacturing systems in SMEs, develop a conceptual hierarchical model of elements based on the ISM approach, and identify and analyze the dominant elements. This study applies a survey method to obtain data that is relevant to the research objectives. The respondents involved were 32 managers/owners of manufacturing SMEs located in Tegal Regency, Central Java Province of Indonesia. The study results show the existence of 39 supporting elements for the successful implementation of green manufacturing in SMEs. Factor analysis shows that these elements can be simplified into 12 common elements. MICMAC analysis shows that five elements can be categorized as dependent elements; lower production costs, environmental knowledge, Improved waste management, investing in innovation and technology, and new market opportunities; seven elements can be categorized as independent elements, namely green supply chain, government promotion and regulation, pressure from the market, organizational culture, involvement of various business stakeholders, top management commitment, and environmental specialist assistance. ISM analysis shows there are four elements that can be categorized as dominant elements; namely green supply chain, involvement of various business stakeholders, top management commitment, and government promotion and regulation.

Modelling the factors affecting the QoWL in the employees of manufacturing organisations in India using ISM approach

Modelling the factors affecting the QoWL in the employees of manufacturing organisations in India using ISM approach

Modelling and analysis of key enablers of digital transformation in food SMEs using ISM and MICMAC approach

Modelling and analysis of key enablers of digital transformation in food SMEs using ISM and MICMAC approach

Strategic planning for environmental sustainability in supply chains: an ISM and MICMAC approach

Strategic planning for environmental sustainability in supply chains: an ISM and MICMAC approach

A framework for identification of sustainability objectives of sustainable supply chain management in the Indian scenario: an integrated ISM and SEM approach

A framework for identification of sustainability objectives of sustainable supply chain management in the Indian scenario: an integrated ISM and SEM approach

An ISM approach for the barrier analysis in implementing Industry 4.0 practices: Egyptian enterprises

An ISM approach for the barrier analysis in implementing Industry 4.0 practices: Egyptian enterprises

Developing a framework of sustainable technology footprint enablers in inter- and intra-organisational integrated supply chain transparency and traceability: using fuzzy ISM approach

Developing a framework of sustainable technology footprint enablers in inter- and intra-organisational integrated supply chain transparency and traceability: using fuzzy ISM approach

An ISM approach for the barrier analysis in implementing Industry 4.0 practices: The Egyptian enterprises

An ISM approach for the barrier analysis in implementing Industry 4.0 practices: The Egyptian enterprises