System Engineering and Productivity

System Engineering and Productivity

Designing a Model of Sharing Economy Requirements for Production Systems in the Textile Industry

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Authors
Ali Al-Sultani 1
Amir Mohammad Fakoor Saghih 2
Zahra Naji-Azimi 3
Rouhollah Bagheri 4
1 Ph.D. Student, Department of Management, Faculty of Administrative and Economic Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
2 Corresponding author: Associate Professor, Department of Management, Faculty of Administrative and Economic Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
3 Professor, Department of Management, Faculty of Administrative and Economic Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
4 Associate Professor, Department of Management, Faculty of Administrative and Economic Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
10.22034/sep.2026.2075462.1414
Abstract
The objective of this research is to design a model of the requirements for the sharing economy in production systems within the textile industry in southeastern Iraq—a sector that, despite its potential capacities, lacks a local framework for identifying the requirements and causal relationships of this approach. To this end, a systematic literature review was first conducted to identify the requirements. Then, the extracted indicators were prioritized using the SWARA method with the assistance of experts. Finally, by utilizing fuzzy cognitive mapping and FCMapper software, the causal relationships between factors and the influential and influenced scenarios were explained. The findings indicate that four factors—"senior management support," "supportive and regulatory policies," "stakeholder awareness," and "culture of adopting the sharing economy"—play the most significant role in the successful implementation of the sharing economy. Additionally, "identifying excess capacities and underutilized resources" as a foundational factor has the greatest impact on other requirements. Therefore, to establish the sharing economy in the textile industry in southeastern Iraq, excess capacities must first be systematically identified and activated. The proposed model can serve as a practical guide for policymakers and managers in applying the sharing economy in manufacturing industries.

Highlights

  • Designed a sharing economy model for Iraq’s textile industry.
  • SWARA method used to prioritize critical requirements
  • Causal relationships mapped via fuzzy cognitive technique

Keywords
Sharing Economy
Production Systems
Textile Industry
Step-wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) method
Fuzzy Cognitive Map (FCM)
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
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  • Receive Date 22 October 2025
  • Revise Date 19 December 2025
  • Accept Date 01 January 2026
  • First Publish Date 05 January 2026
  • Publish Date 05 January 2026