Social Responsibility Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Purpose
To
analyze
the
integration
of
circular
economy
and
Industry
4.0
in
agtechs
through
lean
people.
Design/methodology/approach
Following
in-depth
interviews
with
key
informants,
data
tabulation
was
performed
via
families
viewpoints
supported
by
primary
elements
mapped
investigated
context.
Findings
The
4.0,
integrated
into
production,
aiming
to
eliminate
waste
maximize
customer
value,
valorization
people
are
fundamental
context
recycling,
reuse
reutilization
materials
not
only
agricultural
sector
but
also,
since
it
is
object
study
this
research.
use
I4.0
technologies
solutions,
such
as
applications,
sensors,
artificial
intelligence
digital
platforms,
allows
for
collection
analysis
real-time
data,
facilitating
decision-making
monitoring
operations.
Research
limitations/implications
research
limitations
may
include
limited
sample
Agtechs
analyzed,
which
might
cover
all
innovations
trends
existing
sector;
information
available
up
date
(April
2023),
reflect
more
recent
developments
field
economy.
Practical
implications
seeks
minimize
resource
use,
promoting
reusing
repurposing
materials.
In
contrast,
refers
application
advanced
intelligence,
internet
things
automation
optimize
productive
processes
make
them
efficient.
Lean
integration,
aims
appreciation
Social
solutions
from
like
apps,
analysis,
addition,
provision
online
consulting
technical
assistance
services
contributes
producer
training
maximization
results.
Originality/value
Significant
benefits
sector,
greater
efficiency,
sustainability,
product
quality,
traceability,
cost
reduction
productivity
increase.
drive
promote
transformation
field.
agtechs,
integrating
production
Production Planning & Control,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 27
Published: April 19, 2024
Acknowledging
the
potential
benefits
of
integrating
Industry
4.0
techniques
into
Lean
Six
Sigma-oriented
process
improvement
initiatives,
current
literature
lacks
a
comprehensive
guideline
for
systematic
incorporation
within
Sigma
practices.
To
fill
this
gap,
we
have
developed
LSS4.0
framework,
employing
design
science
research
approach.
This
framework
serves
as
structured
integration
model
and
Sigma,
aimed
at
assisting
organizations
in
their
journey
towards
implementation.
Through
iterative
development
collaboration
with
experts
both
4.0,
its
associated
14-step
implementation
underwent
evaluation
using
action
research-based
semi-structured
interviews
demonstrations,
featuring
case
studies
from
automotive
(F2)
mining
(F3)
industries.
The
outcomes
demonstrated
substantial
operational
enhancements,
including
reduced
defects,
improved
on-time
delivery,
95%
first-pass
yield
F2,
20%
boost
energy
efficiency,
an
increase
equipment
effectiveness
75
to
85%
operations,
notable
30%
decrease
unplanned
downtime
incidents,
contributing
productivity
efficiency
while
reducing
maintenance
costs.
significantly
advances
knowledge
offering
valuable
insights
making
meaningful
contribution
broader
field
quality
management.
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(6), P. 6045 - 6065
Published: May 14, 2024
Abstract
Unlike
industrial
sectors,
quality
of
care
is
critical
importance
in
the
healthcare
sector.
Accordingly,
incorporating
environmental
sustainability
into
services
poses
a
unique
challenge
since
hospitals
must
strike
balance
among
service
(i.e.,
clinical
and
patient
experience),
cost
efficiency,
footprints.
However,
much
prior
research
has
focused
primarily
on
financial
benefits
sustainability,
mainly
sectors.
Environmental
relation
to
remains
an
underexplored
topic
literature.
As
such,
it
still
unclear
whether
hospital's
efforts
toward
will
pay
off
mantra
“reduce,
reuse,
recycle”
may
not
be
suitable
for
settings.
Drawing
upon
premise
practice‐based
view,
we
investigate
performance
U.S.
setting.
Specifically,
this
study
examines
how
practices
impact
its
performance.
Additionally,
examine
continued
can
generate
enduring
benefits.
Overall,
our
analysis
demonstrates
healthcare.
persistent
only
lead
benefits,
service‐quality
International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Purpose
Although
literature
abounds
on
lean
sustainability
(LS),
its
contributions
to
manufacturing
industries’
triple
bottom
line
performance
(TBLP)
through
top
management
commitment
(TMC)
remain
scanty.
This
research
explores
the
mediating
role
of
TMC
in
nexus
between
LS
and
TBLP.
Design/methodology/approach
Given
study’s
quantitative
focus,
causal
design
was
utilised.
The
structured
questionnaire,
a
survey
instrument,
used
gather
primary
data
from
285
organisations
Ghana,
developing
country.
Data
analysis
done
with
structural
equation
modelling.
Findings
It
found
that
positively
influence
TBLP,
whereas
partially
mediates
connection
TBLP
Ghanaian
organisations.
Research
limitations/implications
study
concentrates
Ghana’s
industry
embraces
stakeholder
theory
methods.
Practical
implications
underlines
why
managers
must
prioritise
investment
promote
sustainable
development
attain
their
organisations’
targets.
also
provides
key
insights
for
consistently
commit
enormous
resources
towards
practices,
contributing
favourably
By
establishing
interplay
among
LS,
practitioners
researchers
can
further
advance
new
strategies
address
growing
concerns
achieve
higher
economic,
social
environmental
performance.
Originality/value
originality
lies
analysing
mediation
effect
linkage
economy
where
are
continuously
exposed
resource
waste
problems
lack
adequate
commitments
initiatives.
is
first
establish
relationships
industries
economies,
concentrating
Ghana.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 617 - 617
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Organizations
are
expected
to
follow
trends
and
adapt
their
management
market
conditions.
In
an
era
of
rapid
change
environment
that
is
difficult
predict,
this
extremely
complicated
task.
order
effectively
respond
the
needs
coming
from
market,
companies
implement
various
methods
available
concepts,
translating
them
into
language
practice.
Contemporary
quality
tools
seem
combine
need
skilfully
customer
expectations
ensure
appropriate
level
sustainability
issues
in
organization’s
activities.
The
main
purpose
article
analyze
possibilities
using
contemporary
for
sustainable
development
organization.
method
was
a
literature
review
covered
area
enterprises
search
good
practices
field
instruments
area.
other
observation
direct
interview.
Twenty
were
selected
divided
according
functions.
research
identified
benefits
use,
which
can
support
action
development.
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
adoption
of
Supply
Chain
5.0
in
any
industry
is
crucial
to
the
project's
success
and
minimize
risk
failure.
This
study
explores
potential
enablers
that
mitigate
daunting
barriers
(a)
by
prioritizing
them
(b)
establishing
their
causal
relationship
modern
industries
within
developing
economies.
was
validated
using
literature
analysis
qualitative
modeling.
A
semistructured
questionnaire
used
interview
16
experts
standardize
data
collection.
twofold
used.
Firstly,
grey
influence
prioritized
enablers,
barriers,
one‐to‐one
influences.
These
influences
were
retested
second
fold,
stepwise
linear
regression
confirmed
enablers–barriers
causality.
results
reveal
green
energy
most
influential
enabler,
followed
universal
storage
smart
contracts.
critical
include
“Acceptance
Adaptability
Robots
Other
Machines,”
“Security
Privacy,”
“Lack
Green
Initiatives.”
highlights
Machines”
barrier,
needing
multiple
enablers.
Universal
storage,
contracts,
intelligent
systems,
innovative
technologies
are
key
for
barriers.
aids
adopting
guiding
decision‐makers
economies
risks
enhance
project
supply
chain
context.
uniquely
provides
an
causality
framework
5.0,
offering
actionable
insights
successful
enhancing
academic
practical
understanding.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 10, 2025
Abstract
Manufacturing
industries
across
the
globe
are
undergoing
a
digital
transformation
that
demands
both
efficiency
and
sustainability.
Industry
4.0
(I4.0)
Lean
(L4.0)
methodologies
have
become
focal
points
in
these
efforts.
Despite
widespread
recognition
of
benefits
integrating
L4.0
I4.0,
more
studies
need
to
address
practical
challenges
this
integration,
especially
key
factors
influence
its
successful
implementation.
Small
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs)
emerging
economies
often
face
significant
practices
due
resource
limitations
complex
operational
challenges.
This
study
bridges
critical
research
gap
by
proposing
an
integrated
framework
combines
Artificial
Neural
Networks
(ANN)
with
fuzzy
Interpretive
Structural
Modeling
(FISM)
identify
prioritise
success
(CSFs)
for
adoption.
A
survey
216
manufacturing
SMEs
was
used
validate
CSFs
through
Exploratory
Factor
Analysis
(EFA).
The
ANN
analysis
revealed
Process
Factors
highest
normalised
importance
(NI)
100%,
followed
Organizational
(NI
=
60.46%),
Human
58.93%),
Technological
43.21%),
External
42.13%),
Environmental
39.63%).
Complementary
FISM
Cross-Impact
Matrix
Multiplication
Applied
Classification
(MICMAC)
analyses
further
structured
relationships,
underscoring
roles
Change
Management,
Culture,
Waste
Reduction,
Regulatory
Compliance.
These
findings
offer
theoretical
advancement
understanding
CSF
interactions
guidance
striving
achieve
sustainable
practices.
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 14, 2024
Abstract
The
transition
towards
Industry
4.0
and
circular
economy
(CE)
is
increasingly
important
for
the
manufacturing
sector
in
emerging
context,
where
culture
plays
an
role.
This
study
explores
how
organisational
culture,
i.e.,
developmental
influences
CE
to
achieve
a
competitive
advantage.
findings
are
based
on
354
survey
responses
from
firms
Thailand.
Structural
Equation
Modelling
(SEM)
was
adopted
explore
mediation
effect
of
between
advantage
direct
relationships.
examined
as
firm's
intrinsic
factor
advancing
implementation.
adoption
analysed.
results
indicate
positive
influence
their
impact
implies
that
should
align
cultural
characteristics
with
part
strategic
approaches
adopting
principles.
expands
literature
by
incorporating
improve
understanding
influencing
leads
effective
