Abstract
Nascent technological innovation is fast advancing, with a promise to reach the most primitive corners of the earth. Industry operations are also fast-changing. Thus, the introduction, and implementation of the different Industry 4.0 (4IR) technologies such as the cyber-physical systems (CSP), big data analytics, 3-D printing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), etc., hold great potential to pilot sustainable manufacturing. The present article explores the opportunities and challenges of 4IR implementation for sustainable manufacturing practices to promote SMEs' operational performances, and future decision to promulgate techno-innovativeness, specifically in Africa. This research aims to benefit organizational effectiveness practitioners and policy strategists within private and public parastatals to proffer industrial solutions that will promote the integration of emerging technologies and sustainable value chain businesses.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1925-1930 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Materials Today: Proceedings |
Volume | 44 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Event | 11th International Conference on Materials Processing and Characterization - Indore, India Duration: 15 Dec 2020 → 17 Dec 2020 |
Keywords
- Emerging technologies
- Industry 4.0
- SMEs
- Sustainable manufacturing
- Technology innovation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science