Development of a conceptual model for lean supply chain planning in industry 4.0: multidimensional analysis for operations management

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a conceptual model that defines the essential components shaping the new Digital Supply Chains (DSCs) through the implementation and acceleration of Industry 4.0. Design/methodology/approach The scope of the present work exposes a conceptual approach and review of the key literature from 1989 to 2019, concerning the evolution and transformation of the actors and constructs in logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) by means of examining different conceptual models and a state-of-the-art review of Industry 4.0’s concepts and elements, with a focus on digitization in supply chain (SC) processes. A detailed study of the constructs and components of SCM, as defined by their authors, resulted in the development of a referential and systematic model that fuses the inherent concepts and roles of SCM, with the new technological trends directed toward digitization, automation, and the increasing use of information and communication technologies across logistics global value chains. Findings Having achieved an exploration of the different conceptual frameworks, there is no compelling evidence of the existence of a conceptual SCM that incorporates the basic theoretical constructs and the new roles and elements of Industry 4.0. Therefore, the main components of Industry 4.0 and their impact on DSC Management are described, driving the proposal for a new conceptual model which addresses and accelerates a vision of the future of the interconnectivity between different DSCs, grouped in clusters in order to add value, through new forms of cooperation and digital integration. Originality/value This research explores the gap in the current SCM models leading into Industry 4.0. The proposed model provides a novel and comprehensive overview of the new concepts and components driving the nascent and current DSCs. This conceptual framework will further aid researchers in the exploration of knowledge regarding the variables and components presented, as well as the verification of the newly revealed roles and constructs to understand the new forms of cooperation and implementation of Industry 4.0 in digitalized SCs.

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Integrated operational supply chain planning in Industry 4.0

International Journal of Integrated Supply Management ◽

10.1504/ijism.2021.113566 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 28

Author(s):

Matheus Cardoso Pires ◽

Renato Parreira ◽

Enzo Morosini Frazzon

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Industry 4.0 ◽

Supply Chain Planning

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Sectoral Prioritization of Industry 4.0 under Lean Supply Chain with an Integrated Fuzzy Decision-Making Approach: The Case of Turkey

10.1109/rtsi50628.2021.9597301 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ali Karasan ◽

Esra Ilbahar ◽

Ihsan Kaya ◽

Beyza Cebeci

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Industry 4.0 ◽

Fuzzy Decision Making ◽

Fuzzy Decision ◽

Lean Supply Chain

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Operational LEAN Supply Chain Planning Execution

LEAN Supply Chain Planning ◽

10.1201/b16084-15 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 307-332

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Planning ◽

Lean Supply Chain

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Tactical LEAN Supply Chain Planning Parameterization

LEAN Supply Chain Planning ◽

10.1201/b16084-14 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 237-306

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Planning ◽

Lean Supply Chain

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The impact of Industry 4.0 implementation on supply chains

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management ◽

10.1108/jmtm-10-2019-0368 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

pp. 669-686 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Abhijeet Ghadge ◽

Merve Er Kara ◽

Hamid Moradlou ◽

Mohit Goswami

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Simulation Model ◽

Supply Chains ◽

Conceptual Model ◽

Industry 4.0 ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

Technological Transformation ◽

Implementation Framework ◽

Content Type ◽

The Impact

PurposeThe study aims to analyse the impact of Industry 4.0 implementation on supply chains and develop an implementation framework by considering potential drivers and barriers for the Industry 4.0 paradigm.Design/methodology/approachA critical literature review is performed to explore the key drivers and barriers for Industry 4.0 implementation under four business dimensions: strategic, organisational, technological and legal and ethical. A system dynamics model is later developed to understand the impact of Industry 4.0 implementation on supply chain parameters, by including both the identified driving forces and barriers for this technological transformation. The results of the simulation model are utilised to develop a conceptual model for a successful implementation and acceleration of Industry 4.0 in supply chains.FindingsIndustry 4.0 is predicted to bring new challenges and opportunities for future supply chains. The study discussed several implementation challenges and proposed a framework for an effective adaption and transition of the Industry 4.0 concept into supply chains.Research limitations/implicationsThe results of the simulation model are utilised to develop a conceptual model for a successful implementation and acceleration of Industry 4.0 in supply chains.Practical implicationsThe study is expected to benefit supply chain managers in understanding the challenges for implementing Industry 4.0 in their network.Originality/valueSimulation analysis provides examination of Industry 4.0 adoption in terms of its impact on supply chain performance and allows incorporation of both the drivers and barriers of this technological transformation into the analysis. Besides providing an empirical basis for this relationship, a new conceptual framework is proposed for Industry 4.0 implementation in supply chains.

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