The Integration of Industry 4.0 into Corporate Social Responsibility Projects: A Review

Eveth Nkeiruka Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu; Zinhle Sikhakhane; Alice Kabamba Lumbwe

doi:10.1109/ICE/ITMC-IAMOT55089.2022.10033257

The Integration of Industry 4.0 into Corporate Social Responsibility Projects: A Review

Eveth Nkeiruka Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu
, Zinhle Sikhakhane
, Alice Kabamba Lumbwe

Quality and Operations Management

University of Johannesburg

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

4 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

This research seeks to explore the integration of Industry 4.0 in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Projects. CSR is an ever-evolving concept due to its multidimensionality. Although Industry 4.0 unfolds the opportunity for ideas, and infusion of technologies that increase project management (PM) success, organisations are reluctant to fully embrace industry 4.0 and integrate it into their CSR projects. There is a dearth of research on the deployment of Industry 4.0 in CSR projects. A systematic review of recent literature on CSR projects reveals that companies are not eager to upgrade the project deliverables and proficiency in the PM process by integrating relevant 4.0 tools. Is this because of the trade-off between cost and benefit of investing in 4IR deployment in the CSR project? The study found top management commitment as paramount for this technological integration. Efforts should be made to demystify the perceived risk of Industry 4.0. Further, it is recommended that implementers are upskilled and educated on the benefits of embracing the 4IR tools. The 4IR integration strategy must be developed with the involvement of all stakeholders to obtain their commitment and minimize resistance during implementation. Future studies should empirically assess the impact of Industry 4.0 on CSR projects.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9781665488174
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICE/ITMC-IAMOT55089.2022.10033257
Publication status	Published - 2022
Event	28th IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Nancy, France Duration: 19 Jun 2022 → 23 Jun 2022

Publication series

Name	2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings

Conference

Conference	28th IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference
Country/Territory	France
City	Nancy
Period	19/06/22 → 23/06/22

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

Corporate Social Responsibility
CSR projects
Industry 4.0
project management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Management of Technology and Innovation
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Networks and Communications
Computer Science Applications
Information Systems and Management
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu, E. N., Sikhakhane, Z., & Lumbwe, A. K. (2022). The Integration of Industry 4.0 into Corporate Social Responsibility Projects: A Review. In 2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings (2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICE/ITMC-IAMOT55089.2022.10033257

Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu, Eveth Nkeiruka ; Sikhakhane, Zinhle ; Lumbwe, Alice Kabamba. / The Integration of Industry 4.0 into Corporate Social Responsibility Projects : A Review. 2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2022. (2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings).

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Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu, EN, Sikhakhane, Z & Lumbwe, AK 2022, The Integration of Industry 4.0 into Corporate Social Responsibility Projects: A Review. in 2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings. 2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 28th IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference, Nancy, France, 19/06/22. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICE/ITMC-IAMOT55089.2022.10033257

The Integration of Industry 4.0 into Corporate Social Responsibility Projects: A Review. / Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu, Eveth Nkeiruka; Sikhakhane, Zinhle; Lumbwe, Alice Kabamba.
2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2022. (2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings).

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Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu EN, Sikhakhane Z, Lumbwe AK. The Integration of Industry 4.0 into Corporate Social Responsibility Projects: A Review. In 2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2022. (2022 IEEE 28th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2022 and 31st International Association for Management of Technology, IAMOT 2022 Joint Conference - Proceedings). doi: 10.1109/ICE/ITMC-IAMOT55089.2022.10033257

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