Affiliation:
1. Mines Saint-Etienne, Université Clermont Auvergne, INP Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, UMR 6158 LIMOS, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
2. A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotics and Industrial Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI 48075, USA
Abstract
Big data analytics, described as the fourth paradigm of science breaking through Industry 4.0 technological development, continues to expand globally as organizations strive to attain the utmost value and sustainable competitive edge. Yet, concerning its contribution to developing sustainable products, there is a need for innovative research due to limited knowledge and uncertainty. This research is hence aimed at addressing (a) how research on big data analytics for sustainable products has evolved in recent years, and (b) how and in what terms it can contribute to developing sustainable products. To do so, this study includes a bibliometric review performed to shed light on the phenomenon gaining prominence. Next, the fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution, along with a survey, is used to analyze the matter in terms of the respective indicator set. The review’s findings revealed that there has been growing global research interest in the topic in the literature since its inception, and by advancing knowledge in the area, progress toward sustainable development goals 7, 8, 9, 12, and 17 can be made. The fuzzy-based analytical findings demonstrated that ‘product end-of-life management efficiency’ has the highest contributory coefficient of 0.787, followed by ‘product quality and durability’ and ‘functional performance’, with coefficients of 0.579 and 0.523, respectively. Such research, which is crucial for sustainable development, offers valuable insights to stakeholders seeking a deeper understanding of big data analytics and its contribution to developing sustainable products.
Funder
Face Foundation through the Thomas Jefferson Fund—Make Our Planet Great Again
Subject
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment,Geography, Planning and Development,Building and Construction
Reference78 articles.
1. WCED (1987). Our Common Future, Oxford University Press. [3rd ed.].
2. UN (1993). Agenda 21. The United Nations Programme of Action from Rio, Unite Nations.
3. Gholami, H., Abdul-Nour, G., Sharif, S., and Streimikiene, D. (2023). Sustainable Manufacturing in Industry 4.0: Pathways and Practices, Springer Nature. [1st ed.].
4. World Bank (1999). World Development Report 1999/2000, Oxford University Press.
5. New Games, New Rules: Big Data and the Changing Context of Strategy;Constantiou;J. Inf. Technol.,2015