Exploring Industry 4.0’s Role in Sustainable Supply Chains: Perspectives from a Bibliometric Review
<i>Background:</i> Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies have transformed supply chain (SC) logistics and production. However, their environmental impact, particularly on CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and carbon footprints, remains underexplored. This study examines the impact of I4.0...
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| description | <i>Background:</i> Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies have transformed supply chain (SC) logistics and production. However, their environmental impact, particularly on CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and carbon footprints, remains underexplored. This study examines the impact of I4.0 tools on SCs sustainability, focusing on reducing carbon footprints. <i>Methods:</i> A bibliometric analysis was conducted in October 2023 to quantitatively evaluate the scientific literature, examining publication characteristics to assess current research and forecast future trends. The Scopus database was utilized with specific filters to identify studies on the impact of I4.0 technologies in SC domains on sustainability, focusing on CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and carbon footprint reduction. VOSviewer software version 1.6.15 was used to analyze selected papers, revealing key keyword clusters and relationships. <i>Results:</i> Five clusters were identified, offering insights for supply chain managers and highlighting links between I4.0 and CO<sub>2</sub> reduction in supply chains: “LCA towards zero carbon”, “Supply chain carbon footprint”, “Risk and decarbonization analysis”, “Industry 4.0 and stochastic models for sustainability”, and “Biodiversity and environmental impact”. Key findings emphasize the strong connection between LCA, carbon footprint analysis, emission control, and the role of I4.0 technologies like blockchain and IoT in reducing emissions. <i>Conclusions:</i> This study highlights the environmental benefits of I4.0 in SC management, supporting global decarbonization goals. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-973a9d51a6624975b890c4a57cfa5e0e2025-08-02T14:29:23ZengMDPI AGLogistics2305-62902025-02-01912610.3390/logistics9010026Exploring Industry 4.0’s Role in Sustainable Supply Chains: Perspectives from a Bibliometric ReviewFederico Briatore0Francesca Vanni1Marco Tullio Mosca2Roberto Nicola Mosca3Fabio Fruggiero4Francesco Mancusi5Mechanical, Industrial and Transport Engineer Department (D.I.M.E.), University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, ItalyMechanical, Industrial and Transport Engineer Department (D.I.M.E.), University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, ItalyMechanical, Industrial and Transport Engineer Department (D.I.M.E.), University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, ItalyMechanical, Industrial and Transport Engineer Department (D.I.M.E.), University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, Industrial Systems, University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, Industrial Systems, University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy<i>Background:</i> Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies have transformed supply chain (SC) logistics and production. However, their environmental impact, particularly on CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and carbon footprints, remains underexplored. This study examines the impact of I4.0 tools on SCs sustainability, focusing on reducing carbon footprints. <i>Methods:</i> A bibliometric analysis was conducted in October 2023 to quantitatively evaluate the scientific literature, examining publication characteristics to assess current research and forecast future trends. The Scopus database was utilized with specific filters to identify studies on the impact of I4.0 technologies in SC domains on sustainability, focusing on CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and carbon footprint reduction. VOSviewer software version 1.6.15 was used to analyze selected papers, revealing key keyword clusters and relationships. <i>Results:</i> Five clusters were identified, offering insights for supply chain managers and highlighting links between I4.0 and CO<sub>2</sub> reduction in supply chains: “LCA towards zero carbon”, “Supply chain carbon footprint”, “Risk and decarbonization analysis”, “Industry 4.0 and stochastic models for sustainability”, and “Biodiversity and environmental impact”. Key findings emphasize the strong connection between LCA, carbon footprint analysis, emission control, and the role of I4.0 technologies like blockchain and IoT in reducing emissions. <i>Conclusions:</i> This study highlights the environmental benefits of I4.0 in SC management, supporting global decarbonization goals.https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6290/9/1/26Industry 4.0supply chain sustainabilitycarbon footprintbibliometric analysisclosed-loop supply chainsupply chain |
| spellingShingle | Federico Briatore Francesca Vanni Marco Tullio Mosca Roberto Nicola Mosca Fabio Fruggiero Francesco Mancusi Exploring Industry 4.0’s Role in Sustainable Supply Chains: Perspectives from a Bibliometric Review Logistics Industry 4.0 supply chain sustainability carbon footprint bibliometric analysis closed-loop supply chain supply chain |
| title | Exploring Industry 4.0’s Role in Sustainable Supply Chains: Perspectives from a Bibliometric Review |
| title_full | Exploring Industry 4.0’s Role in Sustainable Supply Chains: Perspectives from a Bibliometric Review |
| title_fullStr | Exploring Industry 4.0’s Role in Sustainable Supply Chains: Perspectives from a Bibliometric Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring Industry 4.0’s Role in Sustainable Supply Chains: Perspectives from a Bibliometric Review |
| title_short | Exploring Industry 4.0’s Role in Sustainable Supply Chains: Perspectives from a Bibliometric Review |
| title_sort | exploring industry 4 0 s role in sustainable supply chains perspectives from a bibliometric review |
| topic | Industry 4.0 supply chain sustainability carbon footprint bibliometric analysis closed-loop supply chain supply chain |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6290/9/1/26 |
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