Supply Chain Decarbonisation and its Impact on the Environment and Society
World sustainability series,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 141 - 158
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Framework of Best Practices to Drive the Digital Transition: Towards a 4.0 Paradigm Based on Evidence from Case Studies
Future Internet,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(2), С. 82 - 82
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
In
a
technology-driven
world,
the
concepts
of
digitalization
and
Industry
4.0
(I4.0)
are
an
ever
more
present
reality
for
companies.
The
benefits
which
these
advancements
offer,
coupled
with
market-driven
pressure
to
reduce
response
times,
have
placed
businesses
in
technological
“wave”,
where
it
is
imperative
adapt
avoid
falling
behind.
While
numerous
studies
focus
on
developments—such
as
definitions,
capabilities,
potential
benefits—few
provide
systematic
approach
best
practices
recommendations
accelerating
digital
transformation
while
mitigating
adverse
impacts.
this
study,
case
from
10
companies
analyzed
identify
systematize
implemented
their
transitions.
findings
culminate
best-practice
framework
transition
(DT),
highlighting
critical
aspects
such
understanding
company’s
current
state,
acquiring
external
knowledge,
addressing
importance
cybersecurity
skilled
staff.
Concerning
originality,
work
presents
artifact
based
manufacturing
industry
studies,
emphasizing
practical
vision
concerning
DT.
Язык: Английский
Energy Supply Chains in the Digital Age: A Review of Current Research and Trends
Energies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(2), С. 430 - 430
Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2025
(1)
Background:
Digital
transformation
is
critical
in
further
developing
the
energy
supply
chain.
The
attainment
of
successive
levels
digital
maturity
by
chain
participants
translates
into
numerous
benefits
related
to
efficiency,
cost,
and
effectiveness
flows
implemented.
However,
increasing
degree
digitalisation
automation
generates
an
increased
risk
cyberattacks
other
challenges
operation
smart
grid.
This
paper
presents
results
a
literature
review
describing
phenomenon
(2)
Methods:
was
performed
using
two
methods.
First,
systematic
conducted
PRISMA
method.
due
unsatisfactory
results,
this
supplemented
search
supporting
narrative
review.
(3)
Results:
Analysing
identified
publications
made
it
possible
distinguish
nine
leading
research
trends
These
were
characterised
based
on
described
all
articles
classified
corresponding
categories.
(4)
Conclusions:
presented
provide
interesting
material
for
building
resilience
selected
Industry
4.0
tools
assessing
managing
risks
associated
with
sector.
Язык: Английский
Fostering Circularity in Agroforestry Biomass: A Regulatory Framework for Sustainable Resource Management
Land,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(2), С. 362 - 362
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025
Sustainability
is
under
threat
due
to
inefficient
waste
management.
In
the
industrial
sector,
mechanisms
such
as
value
chains
and
producer
obligations
have
advanced
circular
economy
practices.
However,
in
agroforestry
open
burning
of
remains
prevalent,
resulting
resource
loss
heightened
fire
risks.
This
scenario
jeopardizes
environmental,
social,
economic
pillars
sustainability,
underscoring
need
for
legal
frameworks
ensure
recovery.
study
proposes
a
regulatory
framework
enhance
A
benchmarking
analysis
was
conducted
examine
recovery
systems
where
principles
are
successfully
implemented.
Insights
from
these
were
integrated
with
an
in-depth
assessment
biomass
chain
develop
actionable
measures.
The
proposed
includes
measures
mandatory
delivery
biomass,
creation
aggregation
centers,
incentives
These
tailored
reduce
risks,
improve
efficiency,
align
stakeholders’
practices
sustainability
goals.
Visual
tools,
including
comparative
tables
diagrams,
illustrate
framework’s
impact.
highlights
potential
interventions
promote
recovery,
supporting
sustainable
development.
Future
work
should
focus
on
pilot
implementations
validate
effectiveness
real-world
scenarios.
Язык: Английский
A Systematic Literature Review Unveiling the Societal Impact of 5G/6G Technologies on Bridging the Digital Divide and Enabling Social Transformation
Advances in wireless technologies and telecommunication book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 443 - 458
Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2024
This
study
examines
the
multifaceted
societal
impact
of
5G
and
6G
mobile
communication
technologies.
Employing
a
systematic
literature
review
(SLR)
recent
scholarly
(2022-2024),
A
comprehensive
search
strategy
was
implemented
across
reputable
academic
databases
(Scopus,
Web
Science,
IEEE
Xplore)
to
identify
relevant
publications.
Selected
articles
underwent
rigorous
critical
appraisal
thematic
analysis
synthesize
key
findings
recurring
themes.
The
reveals
potential
5G/6G
bridge
digital
divide,
particularly
in
underserved
regions,
through
strategic
infrastructure
development.
Social
transformation
can
be
achieved
by
fostering
equitable
access
services
deploying
transformative
applications
sectors
like
agriculture
healthcare.
However,
challenges
persist
regarding
limitations,
access,
sustainable
Effective
policy
frameworks
robust
managerial
strategies
for
responsible
deployment
are
crucial
maximize
positive
Язык: Английский
Digital transformation of the future of forestry: an exploration of key concepts in the principles behind Forest 4.0
Frontiers in Forests and Global Change,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7
Опубликована: Сен. 25, 2024
This
paper
looks
at
the
incorporation
of
blockchain
and
Internet
Things
(IoT)
technologies
into
Forest
4.0,
a
sector
that
harnesses
advanced
tools
such
as
artificial
intelligence
big
data
for
efficient
sustainable
forest
monitoring
management.
The
synergy
IoT
has
gained
significant
attention,
offering
secure
decentralized
framework
management,
traceability,
supply
chain
oversight.
provided
use
cases
demonstrate
how
these
improve
practices,
with
insight
smart
contract
implementation
systems
major
findings
imply
digital
blockchain,
IoT,
AI,
WSNs,
etc.
can
help
management
sustainability,
efficiency
transparency,
integration
provide
information
decision-making
resource
allocation,
well
transparency
practices.
Язык: Английский