| Title | Creating a sustainable future through Industry 4.0 technologies: Untying the role of circular economy practices and supply chain visibility |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 4638 |
| Authors | Junaid, M; Du, JG; Mubarik, MS; Shahzad, F |
| Title | Creating a sustainable future through Industry 4.0 technologies: Untying the role of circular economy practices and supply chain visibility |
| Year | 2024 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | The intersection of Industry 4.0 technology (I4.0-Tech) with sustainability (SUS) remains largely unexplored, particularly due to its interactions with supply chain visibility (SCV) and circular economy practices (CEP). To fill this gap, our study empirically examines I4.0-Tech's impact on SUS through SCV and CEP. We utilized structural equation modeling to test the hypothesized relationships using data from a survey of 344 medium and large Chinese firms. The empirical findings support the indirect role of I4.0 through SCV, and CEP. I4.0-Tech enables real-time material and product tracking for SCV. Optimizing material utilization, fostering closed-loop supply chains, and allowing circular product design enhance CEP. Furthermore, our findings show a positive relationship between SCV, CEP, and SUS. This highlights the need for robust supply chain capabilities in enabling I4.0-Tech to drive SUS. This paradigm emphasizes recalibrating approaches to SCV and CEP-focused frameworks to easily include and exploit I4.0-Tech. This study contributes to the literature and gives actionable insights for managers and policymakers wanting to synergize I4.0-Tech, SCV, and CEP in industrial processes to promote sustainability goals and a sustainable future. |
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