Simulation is a key technology for developing planning and exploratory models to optimize
decision making as well as the design and operations of complex and smart production …

Purpose Ubiquitous digital technologies are driving organisations to embrace non-
traditional digitally transformed business models incessantly. Heterogeneous literature …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a conceptual model that defines the
essential components shaping the new Digital Supply Chains (DSCs) through the …

Purpose The emergence the fourth industrial revolution, known as well as industry 4.0, and
its applications in the manufacturing sector ushered a new era for the business entities. It not …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is 1) to investigate the effects on the crucial Industry 4.0
technological innovations that interact between the real and virtual worlds and that are …

In disrupted environments, the concept of digitalisation, viability, and sustainability have
attracted considerable attention for the last decade. Digital, lean, and green capabilities …

Lean Thinking has successfully challenged mass production practices, by providing
'leaner'processes and supply chains, ie with less waste. Industry 4.0 has become an …

With the advancement of the 4th industrial revolution and its enabling technologies,
researchers and practitioners discuss the mutual relationships and integration of Lean …

Technological and scientific advances set out the expanding of new opportunities for
intelligent industries. The concept of Industry 4.0 is observed by expert groups as an …

Purpose Industry 4.0 and Lean Production are a successful match in terms of performance
improvement. While we understand the combined potential, there is still poor understanding …