2022
DOI: 10.1108/ijrdm-07-2021-0314
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Industry 4.0 enablers in retailing: a literature review

Abstract: PurposeThe aim of this paper is to study and describe the Industry 4.0 (I4.0) concept in the retail industry by identifying the technology enablers, the benefits and the challenges involved in adopting these technologies.Design/methodology/approachThe work is built on a systematic literature review (SLR) about the I4.0 concept within retail studies through the enablers codified by the Industry 4.0 literature.FindingsThe concept of Industry 4.0 within the retail context is presented through three relevant techn… Show more

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“…Retail is a very vital link in the distribution network. With the existence of retail, it makes it easier for producers to focus on producing goods without having to think about where their products end up (Bruni & Piccarozzi, 2022). That is why most large companies do not sell their products directly to consumers.…”
Section: Business Of Retail Shopsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Retail is a very vital link in the distribution network. With the existence of retail, it makes it easier for producers to focus on producing goods without having to think about where their products end up (Bruni & Piccarozzi, 2022). That is why most large companies do not sell their products directly to consumers.…”
Section: Business Of Retail Shopsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, networking and partnership capability can extend beyond the immediate business ecosystem to include suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders in the supply chain. By establishing solid relationships with these entities, manufacturers can create a more integrated and efficient supply chain, enabling smoother adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies through technological alignment, information integration, and resource sharing (Bruni and Piccarozzi, 2022). Collaborative partnerships between the supply partners and customers can lead to shared resources, knowledge exchange, and streamlined processes, ultimately facilitating the acquisition of necessary resources to build the digitalization capabilities needed for Industry 4.0 transformation (Ghobakhloo et al, 2022).…”
Section: Hypothesesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The concept of retail in Industry 4.0 includes activities such as omnichannel purchases and the use of several digital tools, namely Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain (BC), Big Data, Augmented Reality (AR), etc. (Dekimpe, 2020; Hossain et al ., 2021; Bruni and Piccarozzi, 2022; Zhang et al ., 2022; Kang et al ., 2023). In retail, the use of Industry 4.0 can help raise customer expectations and enhance service and product quality (Müller et al ., 2018).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%