What is it about?
The significance of advanced technologies such as Industry 4.0 (I4.0) towards achieving Sustainable Manufacturing (SM) is emphasised in recent studies, mainly in the context of developed countries. There is no evidence to demonstrate the adoption of I4.0 technologies towards SM practices in the Sri Lankan manufacturing context. Thus, this research investigates I4.0 adoption towards SM practices in the Sri Lankan manufacturing sector. A conceptual model of SM and I4.0 was proposed and illustrated using three case studies. Research findings indicate that there is a considerable gap between the best practices of SM and I4.0 adoption towards SM due to several barriers. The conceptual model can be used as a framework to guide practitioners in adopting I4.0 enabled SM.
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Why is it important?
The conceptual model in this study can be used as a framework to guide practitioners in implementing Industry 4.0-enabled sustainable manufacturing. The proposed strategies in addressing barriers to Industry 4.0 adoption towards sustainable manufacturing can be directly applied to achieving better sustainable manufacturing performance.
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This study is an informative guide to encourage the manufacturing industry to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies in achieving sustainable manufacturing, using the knowledge of relationships between Industry 4.0 and three dimensions of sustainable manufacturing, possible barriers and strategies.
Adambarage Madini Lakna De Alwis
University of Moratuwa
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This page is a summary of: Industry 4.0-enabled sustainable manufacturing: current practices, barriers and strategies, Benchmarking for Quality Management & Technology, May 2023, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/bij-01-2023-0065.
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