Key resources for industry 4.0 adoption and its effect on sustainable production and circular economy: An empirical study

Bag, Surajit; Yadav, Gunjan; Dhamija, Pavitra; Kataria, Krishan Kumar

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.125233

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“…For example, poor value-chain integration, economic benefits’ uncertainty, lack of infrastructure, job disruptions, resistance to change [ 14 ], cybersecurity issues, standardization problems, lack of skilled workforce [ 15 , 16 ], expiration of existing business models [ 17 ] and organizational resistance at both employee and middle management level [ 8 ] may be particular issues/psychological barriers. Similarly, some factors positively affect i4.0 adoption, such as human resources, production systems-based resources, project management resources, management leadership-based resources, green logistics & design resources, information technology, big data analytics, and collaborative relationships [ 18 ]. However, psychological and behavioral barriers have not been appropriately addressed in the literature [ 19 ].…”

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Developing an interplay among the psychological barriers for the adoption of industry 4.0 phenomenon

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This research aims to identify, rank, and create an interplay among the psychological barriers to adopting Industry 4.0 technologies in the manufacturing sector. A comprehensive literature review tracked by a discussion with industry and academic experts recognized 20 barriers. Based on three widely acclaimed statistical techniques, hybrid AHP-TOPSIS (Analytical Hierarchy Process-Technique for Order Performance by Similarity to Ideal Solution) and ISM (Interpretative Structural Modeling), critical psychological barriers have been investigated. A group of 8 experts from industry and academia with at least 10 years of experience was consulted for AHP and ISM techniques. Whereas TOPSIS was conducted by 443 operational-level users, including managers and supervisors of different functional areas of the manufacturing industry located in Pakistan. The findings reveal that ‘Fear of job losses’, ‘Fear of data loss/Risk of security breaches, ‘Lack of advanced & continued education of employees’ and ‘Lack of standards and reference architecture’, with highest importance weights, emerged as the most prominent psychological barriers in developing economies. Then the interrelations among these barriers resulted in a four-layered structural model. The driver barriers identified in the final model advocate that development in ‘advanced & continued education of employees’, ‘standards & reference architecture’ and ‘minimization of fear of job & data loss’ can expedite the adoption of industry 4.0 (i4.0) technologies. The study uniquely develops hierarchical relationships among the psychological barriers for adopting i4.0 in the manufacturing context using AHP-TOPSIS and ISM techniques. The study would be valuable for practitioners, decision-makers and companies that wish to focus their efforts and resources on removing the most critical barriers and challenges for the seamless implementation of Industry 4.0.

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“…The management principles from the BM perspective have been vaguely studied across different domains [141]. It is believed that the combination of I4.0, CE, and servitisation will create an entirely new manufacturing concept.…”

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“…At the same time, servitisation increases the efficiency of remanufacturing, reusing, and recycling systems due to analytical algorithms that process big data collected at different stages of production [135,142]. It is a dual-dimensional, conceptual representation of a firm's value creation and value capturing profitably and sustainably [35,141]. Another essential value domain of a BM is its value propositions, which answer the question as to why customers prefer the firm over other businesses operating in the market.…”

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Towards a Conceptual Development of Industry 4.0, Servitisation, and Circular Economy: A Systematic Literature Review

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Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies have been highlighted in recent literature as enablers of servitisation. Simultaneously, businesses are advised to implement a circular economy (CE) to bring new opportunities. However, it is pertinent to mention that little attention has been given to assess the role of I4.0 in adopting the CE and servitisation in a fully integrated manner. This research fills this gap by developing a conceptual framework through a systematic literature review of 139 studies investigating the relationship between the I4.0, CE, and servitisation. This study identifies the impact of these variables on a firm’s operational and financial performance (revenue stream, growth, and profitability). Our research findings advocate that adopting I4.0 technologies to the business and manufacturing model enables sustainability, energy and resource efficiency while enhancing performance and offering innovative products through smart services. Thus, firms must systematically adopt I4.0 technologies to support a CE model that creates value through servitisation. This study identifies the research gaps that are unexplored for practitioners and future researchers while providing insight into the role of I4.0 in implementing CE in the servitisation business model.

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“…It should be realized that many jobs will be lost, but on the other hand, new jobs will be created in other areas. Nevertheless, these new opportunities will most likely require highly skilled, innovative and dynamic workers (Surajit et al 2021;Piwowar-Sulej 2020), with a preference for employees with high IT competences who have a good understanding of practical, engineering and programming skills (Industrial Global Union 2017; Sima et al 2020). The issue of knowledge in the aspect of Industry 4.0 is therefore a key element (Sharif 2020).…”

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Employee Preparedness for Industry 4.0 in Logistic Sector: A Cross-National Study between Poland and Malaysia

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Today we are witnessing a paradigm shift when it comes to the industry. There are chances that Industry 4.0 does not only involve major changes in production and business solutions, but also the ability of many enterprises (mainly production companies) to come closer to developed economies. This article highlights the aspect of creating new business models that integrate organizations around Industry 4.0 solutions and create new value for the client and internal client. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the relationship between the implementation of selected Industry 4.0 technologies as well as the knowledge and preparation of employees for changes caused by new solutions, e.g., in the area of the automation and robotization of industry or data and information management. The questionnaire research was conducted among 80 logistics companies in Poland and 80 in Malaysia. Based on the obtained data, a statistical analysis was conducted of the relationships between the above-mentioned variables. The analysis concerned: the employees’ knowledge of the Industry 4.0 paradigm, preparing employees for challenges and the implementation of Industry 4.0 technology. The correlation analysis showed the existence of a statistical relationship between the analysed variables. The analysis of quantitative data showed differences between Poland and Malaysia in terms of employee preparation, their knowledge of Industry 4.0 and activities related to the implementation of specific IR4.0 technologies. The presented analysis relates to one of the analysed areas, therefore it is a contribution to further considerations and comparisons.

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Key resources for industry 4.0 adoption and its effect on sustainable production and circular economy: An empirical study

Cited by 264 publications

References 79 publications

Developing an interplay among the psychological barriers for the adoption of industry 4.0 phenomenon

Developing an interplay among the psychological barriers for the adoption of industry 4.0 phenomenon

Towards a Conceptual Development of Industry 4.0, Servitisation, and Circular Economy: A Systematic Literature Review

Employee Preparedness for Industry 4.0 in Logistic Sector: A Cross-National Study between Poland and Malaysia

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