Industry 4.0 (I4.0) encompasses a plethora of digital technologies effecting on manufacturing enterprises. Most research on this topic examines the effects in the smart factory domain, focusing on ...

The applications of Industry 4.0 technologies in manufacturing context: a systematic literature review

How the combination of Circular Economy and Industry 4.0 can contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

The study aims to analyse the impact of Industry 4.0 implementation on supply chains and develop an implementation framework by considering potential drivers and barriers for the Industry 4.0 paradigm.,A critical literature review is performed to explore the key drivers and barriers for Industry 4.0 implementation under four business dimensions: strategic, organisational, technological and legal and ethical. A system dynamics model is later developed to understand the impact of Industry 4.0 implementation on supply chain parameters, by including both the identified driving forces and barriers for this technological transformation. The results of the simulation model are utilised to develop a conceptual model for a successful implementation and acceleration of Industry 4.0 in supply chains.,Industry 4.0 is predicted to bring new challenges and opportunities for future supply chains. The study discussed several implementation challenges and proposed a framework for an effective adaption and transition of the Industry 4.0 concept into supply chains.,The results of the simulation model are utilised to develop a conceptual model for a successful implementation and acceleration of Industry 4.0 in supply chains.,The study is expected to benefit supply chain managers in understanding the challenges for implementing Industry 4.0 in their network.,Simulation analysis provides examination of Industry 4.0 adoption in terms of its impact on supply chain performance and allows incorporation of both the drivers and barriers of this technological transformation into the analysis. Besides providing an empirical basis for this relationship, a new conceptual framework is proposed for Industry 4.0 implementation in supply chains.

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The impact of Industry 4.0 implementation on supply chains

Internet of Things and Big Data as enablers for business digitalization strategies

Research regarding the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) and the circular economy has gained traction since 2014. Paralleling the growth in the internet of things (IoT), the circular economy poses both risks and opportunities to various stakeholders in its development. This literature review aims to identify Industry 4.0 stakeholders' interests and expectations regarding how the IoT can be part of circular economy management. Contributions include identifying various IoT tools for dealing with circular economy challenges while also addressing implementation best practices. The transition of the circular economy within Industry 4.0 requires a better understanding of government, suppliers, international organizational interests, and expectations regarding the IoT. This study enables future research on circular economy practices and their potential sustainability benefits for manufacturing firms. This study's findings allow practitioners and researchers to understand the literature and critical elements of the transition toward a more circular economy.

Industry 4.0 and the circular economy: A literature review and recommendations for future research

A review of Internet of Things (IoT) embedded sustainable supply chain for industry 4.0 requirements

An Analysis on Sustainable Supply Chain for Circular Economy

There is an increase in demand for industrial systems to be more competitive to expand their product reach and streamline their supply chain processes. The vision of sustainable supply chain is becoming reality as rapid advancements are happening in digital technologies. With the emerging fourth industrial revolution industry 4.0, the supply chain environment is compactly interconnected with the devices, equipment, and human that allows accessing and analyzing the real-time information. Based on the literature survey, a framework model with main perspectives and performance factors are developed to assess the sustainability of an automotive organization. Importance of performance factors and their relations are analyzed through DEMATEL technique. The result shows that Internet of Things and environment-friendly practices are the two major influential performance factors in order to become a more sustainable organization to meet industry 4.0 requirements.

E. Manavalan

Papers

A review of Internet of Things (IoT) embedded sustainable supply chain for industry 4.0 requirements

An Analysis on Sustainable Supply Chain for Circular Economy

Identifying Key Success Factors of Sustainability in Supply Chain Management for Industry 4.0 Using DEMATEL Method