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Publication date: 5 April 2024

Carlos Alberto Carbajal Piña, Nuran Acur and Dilek Cetindamar

This paper explores the orchestration of digital innovation in Industry 4.0 organisations.

Abstract

Purpose

This paper explores the orchestration of digital innovation in Industry 4.0 organisations.

Design/methodology/approach

The study applies the activity theory to explorative multiple case studies. Observations of innovation activities in five business cases take place at two large international organisations.

Findings

The results underline five logics of action that drive digital innovation: (1) digital transformation, (2) technology translation, (3) catalyst agents, (4) digital thread and (5) empowerment. Further, the case study organisations highlight the importance of developing a sustainable culture capable of continuously adopting new technologies, processes and infrastructure that will allow the management of digital innovations.

Originality/value

The study empirically shows the motivations and challenges in orchestrating digital innovation in Industry 4.0 organisations.

Details

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1741-038X

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