Financial of the "Haftzova" newspaper. Iranian industry in the trap of counting factories An increase in the number of factories and nominal production capacity is not necessarily a sign of industrial progress; When production lines operate at low capacity, energy and raw materials are wasted, and investment in research and development and innovation is not taken seriously. In this interview, Massom Matrasd, a researcher and activist in the industry, talks about the necessity of changing the criteria for evaluating the industry, the role of artificial intelligence, investment barriers and the neglected ability of women in the economy. Why should you measure the quality and productivity of production instead of counting factories? Read a discussion on the challenges of Iran's industrial development and the ways to overcome the number of factories on the website of the "Haftzova" newspaper. The fatwa | news | Sports 7.