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Causal interactions among essential factors of Industry 4.0 innovation using DEMATEL technique in manufacturing industries

Dheeraj Nimawat (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajasthan Technical University, Kota, India)
B.D. Gidwani (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajasthan Technical University, Kota, India)

International Journal of Innovation Science

ISSN: 1757-2223

Article publication date: 14 December 2021

Issue publication date: 23 March 2022

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Abstract

Purpose

Industry 4.0 implementation appears to have a far-reaching effect on consumer demand. Research findings on market prospects and implementation status are also rare. The purpose of this study is to address the essential factors regarding the implementation status of the Indian manufacturing industries that would entail a complete implementation of the Industry 4.0 innovations in developing nations and execute them entirely to achieve related benefits.

Design/methodology/approach

The primary factors impacting the Industry 4.0 implementation status recognized a focus on comprehensive literature analysis and its validation by recommendations from 12 specialists with substantial expertise in Industry 4.0. The DEMATEL technique has been implemented in this analysis to examine the structure of causal interactions among the recognized essential factors.

Findings

From a literature analysis and recommendations from specialists, 16 essential factors are recognized. Using DEMATEL techniques, ranking of the essential factors has been obtained according to their importance. Moreover, the findings show the cause and effect interactions among essential factors in the perspective of Industry 4.0 innovations in Indian manufacturing industries.

Research limitations/implications

The current research is restricted to Indian manufacturing industries (developing nations).

Practical implications

It will help industries move towards an Industry 4.0 implementation by knowing their status. A research model is being developed, including specific vital features of Industry 4.0 as indicators for its implementation. Nevertheless, few are renowned for how industries, especially in developing nations, perceive the possible effects of Industry 4.0 technological innovations and industrial efficiency.

Originality/value

To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the present research contributes first to be carried out regarding the model of information about the nature of causal interactions among the recognized essential factors of Industry 4.0 in the surrounding of Indian manufacturing industries to address the implementation status of Industry 4.0 innovations using DEMATEL technique.

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Citation

Nimawat, D. and Gidwani, B.D. (2022), "Causal interactions among essential factors of Industry 4.0 innovation using DEMATEL technique in manufacturing industries", International Journal of Innovation Science, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 351-375. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIS-08-2020-0125

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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