Indian electronics industries face many challenges in Supply Chain 4.0 (SC4.0) implementation. The study aims to identify and model the key challenges to SC4.0 adoption in Indian electronics industries.
A panel of experts validated key challenges identified from the existing literature. Priority rankings and cause-and-effect categories of critical challenges were determined using a decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory approach.
The study identified nine critical challenges and categorised five challenges as cause challenges and four as effect challenges. The most prominent challenge was the “lack of collaboration among supply chain partners”. In addition, the challenge “lack of top management commitment” got the highest influencing power.
The most prominent challenge was the “lack of collaboration among supply chain partners”. In addition, the challenge “lack of top management commitment” got the highest influencing power.
The current study could be helpful for organisations in formulating a structured roadmap for adopting SC4.0, as it ranks and categorises key challenges to SC4.0 adoption within the Indian electronic industry. It underscores the necessity of leadership commitment, employee skill enhancement and knowledge-sharing platforms to address challenges such as inadequate coordination and insufficient expertise.
The current study aims to help practitioners capitalise on the opportunities offered by SC4.0 for improved productivity. This study analyses the critical barriers to SC4.0 adoption in the Indian electronic industries and proposes solutions.
