... integration, predictive maintenance, and Industry 4.0 concepts are taking root in research, there are wide sectoral gaps in the blend of disciplines, the suitability of adaptation for batch production and high-margin industries, and the link to financial decision-making. Originality/value This study...

...Soumya Prakash Patra Purpose The increasing deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in Industry 4.0 has revealed limitations in traditional quality assurance systems, which are not designed to govern algorithmic decision-making and autonomous operations. This study aims to empirically examine...

...Francesco Calza; Laura Chianese; Riccardo Giannetti; Giuseppe La Ragione; Lorenzo Leto; Eva Panetti; Michele Simoni; Ilaria Tutore Purpose This research addresses Industry 4.0 (I4.0) adoption challenges among logistics small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on improving warehouse...

... in which technology serves, rather than replaces, human and societal goals (Fani et al., 2025). Recent contributions have further interpreted the transition from Industry 4.0 (I4.0) to I5.0 as a systemic and sustainability-oriented rebalancing rather than a simple technological evolution...

... co-creation in industrial services. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Lean philosophy Industry 4.0 Lean 4.0 Value co-creation Co-creation 4.0 National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq, Brazil...

... improvement (Snee, 2010). In an Industry 4.0 context, Lean Six Sigma training needs to go beyond knowledge alone. Professionals need to know how to use and apply new technologies or methods like Lean Six Sigma as part of the daily routine (Antony et al., 2022 , 2024 ; Citybabu and Yamini, 2023...

... of digitalisation and sustainability. It provides sector-specific guidance: in manufacturing, leveraging data-driven Lean Six Sigma with Industry 4.0 tools; in services, strengthening culture and leadership to sustain improvement; and in the public sector, integrating agility and stakeholder engagement to enhance...

... a conceptual framework that considers the industry's unique characteristics. Design/methodology/approach This research is based on a literature review of Quality 4.0, Industry 4.0 (I4.0) and QM in construction. A targeted review of existing frameworks with a focus on their technology, processes and people...

... Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Quality 4.0 Industry 4.0 Quality 5.0 Industry 5.0 Targeted data Information overload The rapid development of new technologies and their disruptive nature necessitate a new approach with significant implications for individuals...

...Vishal Ashok Wankhede; Rohit Agrawal; Kumar Srinivasan Purpose This study identifies essential critical success factors (CSFs) for the integration of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) and Circular Economy (CE) concepts in the automotive sector, focusing on successful transitions toward sustainable manufacturing...

...Fathy Alkhatib; Jiju Antony; Ahmad Mayyas; Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes; Maher Maalouf Purpose This study explores the underexamined concept of Quality 4.0 (Q4.0), an evolution of digital quality management rooted in Industry 4.0 (I4.0). The study investigates its awareness, benefits, challenges...

..., organizations and the concept of work itself. In particular, Industry 4.0 (I4.0) has gathered a lot of interest, particularly in how technology permanently changes work processes and products (Pech and Vrchota, 2022), as well as the whole society (Benotsmane et al., 2019). This marked the transition...

...Shivaprasad Channappagoudar; Shreeranga Bhat; E.V. Gijo Purpose The aim is to investigate the incorporation of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies into the Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) framework. By focusing on enhancing process efficiency, quality management (QM...

...@universityofgalway.ie 07 01 2025 08 05 2025 25 06 2025 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Industry 4.0 Digitalisation Validation Medical device Pharmaceutical The constant advancements in research within both the pharma...

... in operations management by emphasizing the integration of sustainability and digitalization within curricula. The results provide both academic and practical insights for educators seeking to align pedagogical strategies with the demands of Industry 4.0 and sustainability-driven production systems. RQ2...

... Limited Licensed re-use rights only Competencies Higher education Quality management Industry 4.0 Fast technological development and the so-called Industry 4.0 (I4.0) require a profound shift in the competencies of quality professionals. Organisations have embraced the transformative...

...Bhavna Pandey; Manoj Kumar Khurana; Suryanarayan B. Mishra Purpose This paper examines the mediating role of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies on the relationship between quality management practices (QMP) and organizational performance parameters (OPP). Design/methodology/approach A conceptual...

...@gmail.com 31 07 2024 09 11 2024 07 02 2025 26 03 2025 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Healthcare Health 4.0 Hospitals Digitalization Industry 4.0 Systematic literature review Although a widely...

... of CSFs for LSS in Q4.0 using total interpretive structural modeling. The developed model resulted in three influential factors, namely top management commitment, funds/resource availability and training on LSS. Quality Industry 4.0 Quality 4.0 MCDM Best–worst method Quality...

...Olivia McDermott; Aneta Magdalena Wojcik; Anna Trubetskaya; Michael Sony; Jiju Antony; Manjeet Kharub Purpose This study investigates the readiness for and understanding of Industry 4.0 in a pharmaceutical manufacturer. Design/methodology/approach Utilising qualitative interviews within...