Integration of Industry 4.0 in Green Supply Chain Management

Abstract

The global manufacturing landscape is undergoing two key transformations that intersect in important ways, the digitization of operations through Industry 4.0 technologies and the push toward more sustainable systems via the implementation of green supply chain management (GSCM) strategies. Industry 4.0 technologies like the internet of things, big data analytics, and blockchain are transforming production and SC operations with embedded sensors, automation, and transparency. This digital transformation intersects with the sustainability agenda by enabling enhanced environmental monitoring, resource efficiency, closed-loop flows, and SC coordination. This chapter reviews the literature on how these Industry 4.0 technologies can enable more sustainable and GSCM practices. Specifically, it examines the drivers, practices, and performance outcomes associated with implementing green SCs in the context of Industry 4.0. The chapter concludes with a discussion of future research directions at the intersection of Industry 4.0 and GSCM.