Abstract Research regarding the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) and the circular
economy has gained traction since 2014. Paralleling the growth in the internet of things …

Purpose Industry 4.0 has brought about a paradigm shift in value delivery with the
introduction of disruptive technologies. This has resulted in efforts by organizations to re …

Additive manufacturing's attributes include print customization, low per-unit cost for small-to
mid-batch production, seamless interfacing with mainstream medical 3D imaging …

Purpose Lean remains popular in a wide range of private and public sectors and continues
to attract a significant amount of research. However, most of this research is not grounded in …

Purpose This study aims to provide an overall framework that connects and explains a
macro-perspective of the findings from the five studies of this special issue. Through this, we …

Purpose This paper aims to present the results of a study carried out by the authors in the
form of research interviews on the topic:“Exploring the use of operational excellence …

Wood is a prototypical biological material, which adapts to mechanical requirements. The
microarchitecture of cellulose fibrils determines the mechanical properties of woody …

Abstract Positive Organizational Behaviour: A Reflective Approach introduces the most
recent theoretical and empirical insights on positive organizational practices, addressing …

Over the last decade, manufacturing processes have undergone significant change. Most
factory activities have been transformed through a set of features built into a smart …

Purpose Lean Six Sigma 4.0 has brought about a paradigm shift in customization,
automation, value creation and digitalization to achieve excellence in human factors …