Technological innovation and the Industry 4.0 paradigm have gained increasing attention
from both the scientific community and practitioners, with the two themes being considered …

ABSTRACT Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) is a fast-evolving area of research, bringing together
knowledge from multiple academic fields into creative solutions for manufacturing …

This study explores the impact of digitalization on technological (product and process)
innovations in German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In particular, three …

Abstract The Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) revolution has led to rapid digital transformation, automation
of manufacturing processes and efficient decision-making in business operations. Despite …

Abstract The adoption of Industry 4.0's digital technologies can enable the implementation of
circular economy practices. Nonetheless, current indications for industrial practitioners on …

Purpose Digitalization encourages the manufacturer to engage in inter-organizational
technological activities (ie supplier IT integration and supply visibility) with its major supplier …

Like many other non-tech industries, container shipping services and operations have
recently started being digitalized through various digital products and technologies. Despite …

The digitalisation of the manufacturing industry is perceived to be critical for achieving future
productivity gains. As a result, programmes such as Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) have received a huge …

The use of technology-driven applications has become widespread in the development and
distribution of products and services. In our study, we aim to investigate the role of …

The adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies may represent an interesting opportunity for many
SMEs, but the implementation of these technologies may be hindered by the lack of several …