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The modern business environment is constantly changing, and manage this change to adapt to a future of uncertainties is a challenge that necessitates supply chain flexibility. We introduce a method for measuring flexibility based on gray system. For this purpose, the flexibility of Alpha Automobile Company that operates in Iran's automobile industry has been measured. The results suggested that sourcing limitations and Distribution problems are the most serious vulnerabilities that threaten Alpha Automobile Company. Therefore, the company must plan to improve its flexibility by selecting the appropriate set of capabilities. Moreover, effectiveness , supply flexibility and flexibility in order fulfillment were identified as three important capabilities of Alpha Automobile Company. Keywords: Flexibility; Gray system; Vulnerabilities; Capabilities The modern business environment is constantly changing, and manage this change to adapt to a future of uncertainties is a challenge that necessitates supply chain flexibility. We introduce a method for measuring flexibility based on gray system. For this purpose, the flexibility of Alpha Automobile Company that operates in Iran's automobile industry has been measured. The results suggested that sourcing limitations and Distribution problems are the most serious vulnerabilities that threaten Alpha Automobile Company. Therefore, the company must plan to improve its flexibility by selecting the appropriate set of capabilities. Moreover, effectiveness , supply flexibility and flexibility in order fulfillment were identified as three important capabilities of Alpha Automobile Company. Keywords: Flexibility; Gray system; Vulnerabilities; Capabilities
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