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Title Towards sustainable sustainability: exploring the impact of antecedents on industry 4.0 and sustainable performance of organizations-an empirical investigation
ID_Doc 19066
Authors Reza, MNH; Jayashree, S; Malarvizhi, CA; Gunasekaran, A; Mohiuddin, M
Title Towards sustainable sustainability: exploring the impact of antecedents on industry 4.0 and sustainable performance of organizations-an empirical investigation
Year 2024
Published
DOI 10.1007/s10479-024-05826-8
Abstract This study investigates the impact of influential antecedents on the adoption of Industry 4.0 and sustainable performance in organizations. It addresses the challenges organizations face in adopting Industry 4.0 and the limited research on the relationship between Industry 4.0 and organizational performance, particularly sustainability. The study analyzes direct effect of Industry 4.0 on sustainable outcomes and evaluates the mediating role of Industry 4.0 in the relationship between antecedents and sustainable performance. Data from 293 Malaysian companies was used to develop the higher-order model and disjoint two-stage approach in Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed to analyze the relationships. The results indicate that smart technologies, management support, human capital and the government's role significantly influence Industry 4.0 implementation. These factors also have a significant impact on organizations' sustainable performance. However, while human capital has emerged as an antecedent of Industry 4.0, its impact on sustainable performance is insignificant. The mediation of Industry 4.0 and its direct effect on sustainable performance were also confirmed. The validated model provides valuable insights for professionals and policy-makers to plan effectively and optimize resource utilization in implementing Industry 4.0 with a focus on sustainability. Recommendations for future research include longitudinal studies, cross-country validation, and exploring other antecedents and their impact on organizations' digital innovation and sustainable performance.
Author Keywords Industry 4.0; Technological advancement; Sustainability; Organizational performance
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001148506700001
WoS Category Operations Research & Management Science
Research Area Operations Research & Management Science
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