Industry 4.0 Implementation Barriers for SMEs: A Proposed Decision-Support Model of the Most Appropriate Adoption Route DOI Open Access

Beryl Amatta,

Mouhamad Shaker Ali Agha

Published: Feb. 12, 2024

Industry 4.0 (I4.0) promises to transform business processes through digital interconnectivity increase operational efficiency. However, 13 years since its inception, the uptake of I4.0 technologies by companies is still rather low. Our Systematic Literature Review (SLR) shows different barriers that are facing adopt in production and supply chain operations. These amplified when it comes small medium enterprises (SMEs). review also demonstrates there limited empirical research on how SMEs can be supported decide best route given barriers. Thus, this aims extend literature analysis developing a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) model act as decision-support tool help determine most ideal adoption new In order develop our MCDA model, we identified interviewed representatives from groups stakeholders including: (1) executives, comprising persons SME responsible for decision-making strategies designed implemented; (2) solutions providers, who across market; (3) an expert/consultant, provides customers with knowledge guidance appropriate solution their business. Using developed MCDA, show some trade-offs adopting I4.0.

Language: Английский

Enhancing supply chain resilience and efficiency through internet of things integration: Challenges and opportunities DOI
Atefeh Shoomal, Mohammad Jahanbakht,

Paul J. Componation

et al.

Internet of Things, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27, P. 101324 - 101324

Published: Aug. 8, 2024

Language: Английский

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A Conceptual Model Relationship between Industry 4.0—Food-Agriculture Nexus and Agroecosystem: A Literature Review and Knowledge Gaps DOI Creative Commons
Chee Kong Yap, Khalid Awadh Al-Mutairi

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 150 - 150

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

With the expected colonization of human daily life by artificial intelligence, including in industry productivity, deployment Industry 4.0 (I4) food agriculture (FAI) is to revolutionize and galvanize production increase efficiency industry's match, tandem, a country's gross domestic productivity. Based on literature review, there have been almost no direct relationships between I4—Food-Agriculture (I4FA) Nexus agroecosystem. This study aimed evaluate state-of-the-art I4FA agroecosystem discuss challenges sustainable FAI that can be assisted I4 technologies. objective was fulfilled (a) reviewing all relevant publications (b) drawing conceptual relationship agroecosystem, which categorized into socio-economic environmental (SEE) perspectives. Four points are highlighted present review. First, technology projected grow agricultural sectors today future. Second, output may benefit from considering SEE benefits. Third, implementing challenging journey for FAI, especially small medium enterprises (SMEs). Fourth, environmental, social, governance (ESG) principles help manage I4's implementation food. The advantages include social benefits like increased occupational safety, workers' health, quality, security, safety; economic benefits, using sensors reduce costs, supply chain; (c) reducing chemical leaching fertilizer use. However, more studies needed address adaptability, trust, privacy, income uncertainty, SMEs or businesses nations with lower resources; this will require time adaptation make transition away ecology. For ESG-sustainable, could an answer support open-minded dialogue platform ESG-minded leaders complement agroecosystems global scale.

Language: Английский

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Integrating Sustainability and Industry 4.0: A Framework for Sustainable Logistics 4.0 DOI
Mario Di Nardo, Maryam Gallab, Teresa Murino

et al.

Circular Economy and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Tech and grow! Unraveling the interplay between industry 4.0 technologies and supply chain performance: marketing strategy alignment as a moderator DOI
Shafique Ur Rehman, Stefano Bresciani, Qingyu Zhang

et al.

International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. 1347 - 1376

Published: March 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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A cyclic and holistic methodology to exploit the Supply Chain Digital Twin concept towards a more resilient and sustainable future DOI Creative Commons
Antonio Cimino, Francesco Longo, Giovanni Mirabelli

et al.

Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11, P. 100154 - 100154

Published: April 30, 2024

Recent major disruptions such as natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, Covid-19 pandemic have led supply chain managers to rethink strategies for achieving significant levels of sustainability and resilience. At the same time, new digital technologies are offering opportunities increase company performance, while maintaining a high level customer service. In this challenging context, Supply Chain Digital Twin (SCDT) represents an emerging promising concept, which deserves be explored. paper, holistic cyclical methodology, based on simulation, is proposed enable exploit SCDT Paradigm, with main aim resilience chains. The methodology successfully tested validated real case study in agri-food sector, through use anyLogistix software. results return valuable information face any considered disruption provide useful managerial insights actions taken improve some performance indicators.

Language: Английский

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Integrated usage of artificial intelligence, blockchain and the internet of things in logistics for decarbonization through paradox lens DOI
Ruchi Mishra, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Tuğrul Daim

et al.

Transportation Research Part E Logistics and Transportation Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 189, P. 103684 - 103684

Published: July 29, 2024

Language: Английский

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Identification and prioritization of barriers to Industry 4.0 adoption in the context of food and beverage industries of Bangladesh DOI
Mustafizur Rahman, Md. Enjamamul Haque Emon, Mehedi Hasan Antor

et al.

Benchmarking An International Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 26, 2024

Purpose The purpose of the research is to recognize and rank barriers preventing Industry 4.0 (I4.0) adoption in Bangladesh’s food beverage industries. It aims highlight major difficulties sector currently facing offer a hierarchical framework for evaluating these barriers. Design/methodology/approach An exhaustive literature review was conducted along with expert interviews academics industry professionals identify assess interpretive structural modeling Matrice d'Impacts Croisés Multiplication Appliquée à un Classement (ISM-MICMAC) approach used classify identified based on driving dependent power understand interrelationships among them. Findings A total 20 I4.0 Bangladesh were identified. top tier significant includes “Financial constraints,” “Lack management support,” development team,” adequate skills workforce,” digital strategy alongside resource scarcity” “Employee resistance change.”. Practical implications created offers useful tool dealing noted assisting successful sector. Businesses can overcome financial constraints by allocating enough resources obtaining support. By creating focused team giving workforce necessary training, lack knowledge be overcome. developing thorough making sure that are available, scarcity Furthermore, effective change methods support technologies overcoming employee change. Originality/value concentrating specifically encountered industries as it attempts adopt I4.0, this study contributes body existing literature. study’s originality lies its analysis use ISM-MICMAC comprehend how interact one another.

Language: Английский

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An analysis of the strategies for overcoming digital supply chain implementation barriers DOI Creative Commons
Vimal Kumar Dixit, Rakesh Kumar Malviya, Veepan Kumar

et al.

Decision Analytics Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10, P. 100389 - 100389

Published: Dec. 26, 2023

This study aims to identify and prioritize the strategies for overcoming digital supply chain (DSC) implementation barriers. Twenty-five DSC barriers seventeen are formulated through an extensive literature review expert discussion. An integrated Modified Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) Combined Compromise Solution (CoCoSo) based framework has been used fulfil research objective. A case in automotive industry is undertaken assess applicability of proposed framework. With help experts, a pairwise comparison matrix developed critical strategies. The result shows that "absence urgency SC digitalization", lack proper innovation strategies", "Inadequate leadership lead transformation "are highest-ranked needs be overcome on priority basis, "determined top management commitment digitalization gain competitive edge", "planning coordination implementing technologies SC", "Adequate investment comprehensive digitalized business" top-ranked which considered basis by most Accordingly, should effectively plan mitigate implement phase-wise successful implementation. will also guide practitioner select optimal within available resources. Sensitivity analysis done obtained results, whose model robust as ranking relatively sensitive barrier weights.

Language: Английский

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BARRIERS IN SUSTAINABLE LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: IMPLEMENTATION IN SMEs DOI

Ebru Takcı,

Erhan Ada, Yiğit Kazançoğlu

et al.

Ege Akademik Bakis (Ege Academic Review), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1), P. 175 - 188

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

As the world undergoes significant transformations in various domains, including technology, energy supply and communication, idea of sustainability has become a issue. This study investigates barriers to Sustainable Lean Supply Chain (SLSC) management within Small Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) explores structural interrelationships among these barriers. A comprehensive literature review was carried out recognize critical elements relevant research topic, resulting identification fifteen specific that account for 85% SLSC management. The DEMATEL method used evaluate significance influence levels factors. Furthermore, structured in-depth interviews were conducted with ten experts representing sectors constitute SMEs operating Kayseri Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ), Turkey, metal products, furniture, plastic packaging, construction materials, textiles food. findings reveal strategies represent most barrier SMEs. analyzed two dimensions: influencing influenced primary factor identified laws, standards, regulations, legislation while found suppliers. concludes actionable recommendations practitioners decision-makers.

Language: Английский

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Circular Economy: Developing Framework for Circular Supply Chain Implementation for Energy Efficient Solution in Industry 4.0 DOI
Vijay Kumar Jain, Shrish Singh, Preeti Sharma

et al.

Circular Economy and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

Language: Английский

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