... in their processes. Corresponding author Natasha Nicole Quezada Bajana naniquez@espol.edu.ec 18 02 2026 18 05 2026 21 07 2026 © 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Lean techniques Digital transformation Structural...

...Mohamad Ali Mezher; Indra Gunawan; Sajad Fayezi Purpose This study aims to investigate how Industry 4.0 technologies (I4T) influence operational performance ( OP ) through the mediating roles of Lean practices ( LP ) and digital transformation ( DT ), using IT-enabled capability theory...

... digital frameworks and reality for Lean Six Sigma practitioners in the age of digital transformation. © 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Lean Six Sigma Industry 4.0 DMAIC Human-centered transformation Digital transformation...

... backward and forward snowballing approach was used to locate more studies. Finally, the chosen articles were analysed to reveal key findings in the integration of CI and I4.0 ( CI 4.0). Findings This study introduces a novel approach to analyse the digital transformation of CI tools...

... a higher proportion of large firms compared to small and medium-sized enterprises. Practical implications For practitioners, the study provides clear guidance on which LM enablers to prioritise for effective digital transformation. By focusing investments on POCI, DD, LC and SD, firms can optimise...

... © 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Organizational excellence Digital transformation Total quality management (TQM) Bibliometric analysis Industry 4.0 Thematic analysis In a world where digital transformation (DT...

...Sathianphong Seedao; Warut Pannakkong; Van-Nam Huynh; Nuttapong Sanglerdsinlapachai; Fumio Kojima; Yoshiro Fukuda; Kuniaki Tanaka Purpose The purpose of this study is to introduce a framework aimed at helping manufacturing companies in developing countries start their digital transformation...

... et al., 1990). Incremental innovation Lean Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Digital transformation Productivity gains Continuous improvement Kaizen Six Sigma Process optimization Total quality management (TQM) IoT Automation Big data analytics Sustainable growth In today’s...

... influencing Industry 4.0 implementation in different African contexts with differences between North and West of Africa. © 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Industry 4.0 Digital transformation Automotive industry Opportunities...

... are strongly interlinked, and thus require a holistic approach. Alinda Kokkinou can be contacted at: kokkinou.a@buas.nl 29 08 2023 03 11 2023 16 03 2024 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Lean Digital transformation...

... is the application of OEE Lean tool in the smart manufacturing sector to allow SME organisations to introduce digitalisation on the back of structured and streamlined principles with well-defined end goals to reach the optimal OEE. Industry 4.0 Visual management Manufacturing process OEE Digital transformation...

... describing lean- and total quality management (TQM)-associated employee behaviours and soft management practices, in light of digital transformation. The results suggest that several variables were positively influenced by the digital transformation process. These were top management leadership...

.... Therefore, a lean thing approach could be seen as a facilitator of the digital transformation process. Lean practices have been increasingly adopted by companies and organizations to improve customers’ satisfaction and to lower the costs of their operations (Vlachos and Bogdanovic, 2013). Although lean...