Table 1.

Measurement items and sources

ConstructItem codeItem statementSource
Process benefitsPROC1Manufacturing processes are becoming more efficient through automation and smart systemsAntony et al. (2023); Maganga and Taifa (2023) 
PROC2Predictive quality tools help minimise defects and reworkRanjith Kumar, Ganesh and Rajendran (2022; Ghobakhloo et al. (2024) 
PROC3Real-time data improves decision-making and responsivenessAdel (2022); Antony et al. (2023) 
PROC4Integration of Industry 5.0 technologies enhances operational resilienceFrick and Grudowski (2023); Kovari (2024) 
PROC5Advanced robotics and AI reduce downtime and process variabilityGhobakhloo et al., 2024; Müller and Van Dyk (2024) 
PROC6Human–machine collaboration improves workflow efficiencyLeng et al. (2022); Liu et al. (2024); Bonamigo et al. (2025) 
PROC7Digital twin simulations optimize plant operationsMartín-Gómez, Agote-Garrido and Lama-Ruiz (2024); Narkhede et al. (2024) 
PROC8Smart maintenance strategies extend equipment lifecycleMaganga and Taifa (2023); Keenavinna and Wickramarachchi (2024) 
People benefitsPEO1Employee well-being is prioritised through human-centric practicesFrick and Grudowski (2023); Keenavinna and Wickramarachchi (2024); Sann, Pimpohnsakun and Booncharoen (2024) 
PEO2Workers are empowered with upskilling and reskilling opportunitiesKeenavinna and Wickramarachchi (2024); Müller and Van Dyk (2024); Mhlongo and Sukdeo (2025a) 
PEO3Collaboration between humans and machines increases job satisfactionDijkstra (2023); Frick and Grudowski (2023); Martini, Bellisario and Coletti (2024) 
PEO4Inclusive practices enhance workforce diversity and equityZiatdinov, Atteraya and Nabiyev (2024); Mhlongo and Sukdeo (2025a, 2025b)
PEO5Industry 5.0 fosters safer working conditionsGhobakhloo et al. (2024); Kovari (2024); Narkhede et al. (2024) 
PEO6Knowledge sharing and teamwork are strengthened across the organizationMaganga and Taifa (2023); Beltran-Salomon et al. (2025) 
PEO7Customized employee development programsSukdeo and Mothilall (2023); Mhlongo and Sukdeo (2025b) 
PEO8Employee creativity and innovation are encouraged by problem-solvingMartín-Gómez, Agote-Garrido and Lama-Ruiz (2024); Mentzas et al. (2024) 
Planet benefitsPLAN1Sustainable practices are integrated into production processesAdel (2022); Ghobakhloo et al. (2024); Mohammadian, Pishdar and Matin (2025) 
PLAN2Active reduction of carbon emissions in operationsNarkhede et al. (2024); Pacheco and Iwaszczenko (2024) 
PLAN3Energy-efficient technologies lower environmental impactAdel (2022); Leng et al. (2022); Ghobakhloo et al. (2023) 
PLAN4Circular economic principles are applied in product and process designMentzas et al. (2024); Müller and Van Dyk (2024) 
PLAN5Waste reduction and recycling are prioritised in productionRanjith Kumar, Ganesh and Rajendran (2022); Kovari (2024) 
PLAN6Compliance with environmental and sustainability regulationsBui et al. (2022); Ghobakhloo et al. (2023, 2024)
PLAN7Green innovation supports environmentally friendly product developmentMartín-Gómez, Agote-Garrido and Lama-Ruiz (2024); Pacheco and Iwaszczenko (2024) 
PLAN8Industry 5.0 improves alignment with national and global sustainability goalsGamberini and Pluchino (2024); Li et al. (2025) 
Profit/economic benefitsPROF1Industry 5.0 adoption enhances organisational competitivenessKeenavinna and Wickramarachchi (2024); Narkhede et al. (2024) 
PROF2Smart technologies reduce production costsBui et al. (2022); Ghobakhloo et al. (2024); Mhlongo and Sukdeo (2025b) 
PROF3Improved efficiency leads to higher productivityAdel (2022); Antony et al. (2023) 
PROF4Enhanced product quality strengthens market positionRanjith Kumar, Ganesh and Rajendran (2022); Antony et al. (2023) 
PROF5Customer satisfaction improves due to higher value deliveryBui et al. (2022); Mohammadian, Pishdar and Matin (2025) 
PROF6Digital transformation supports long-term profitabilityGhobakhloo et al. (2024); Müller and Van Dyk (2024) 
PROF7Adoption of Industry 5.0 opens opportunities for new revenue streamsKeenavinna and Wickramarachchi (2024); Kovari (2024); Mhlongo and Sukdeo (2025a) 
PROF8Supply chain efficiency reduces economic vulnerabilityMentzas et al. (2024); Narkhede et al. (2024) 
PROF9Financial performance improves through sustainable innovationBui et al. (2022); Pacheco and Iwaszczenko (2024) 
PROF10Resilience to economic shocks is strengthened by Industry 5.0 practicesAdel (2022); Frick and Grudowski (2023); Kovari (2024); Mhlongo and Sukdeo (2025b) 

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