Industry 4.0, digitization, and opportunities for sustainability

• Published in: Journal of cleaner production Vol. 252; p. 119869
• Main Author: Ghobakhloo, Morteza
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 10.04.2020
• Subjects: Digitization; econometric models; economic sustainability; energy; Environmentalism; Industrial internet; industry; Industry 4.0; Smart manufacturing; social welfare; stakeholders; Sustainability; Digitization; Industrial internet; Environmentalism; Industry 4.0; Sustainability; Smart manufacturing

The fourth industrial revolution and the underlying digital transformation, known as Industry 4.0, is progressing exponentially. The digital revolution is reshaping the way individuals live and work fundamentally, and the public remains optimistic regarding the opportunities Industry 4.0 may offer f...