Abstract Changes in the global market have posed critical challenges for industrial districts
and increased competition. In such a context, adopting information and digital technologies …

The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic literature review of the research
published on the economic geography and spatial implications of the fourth industrial …

The fast growth of technologies during the Industry 4.0 era resulted in new or evolved
organisations forming. Throughout the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the interaction between …

This study is focused on how Industry 4.0 is diffused within a Marshallian industrial district
(MID) through collective action. It explains how MIDs adopt Industry 4.0 through collective …

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the impact of Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) technologies on
knowledge creation for innovation purposes by assessing the relationships among the …

Many scholars underline the significance of clusters for knowledge spillovers and related
benefits in terms of innovation and firm competitiveness. The Industry 4.0 technological …

Purpose National intellectual capital is generally considered a strategic advantage for
national competitiveness. However, the measurement of intellectual capital across countries …

ABSTRACT Industry 4.0 threatens established lock-in paradigms in some districts. In this
study, we compare different innovation policies aimed at facilitating Industry 4.0 awareness …

ABSTRACT Industry 4.0 (I. 4.0) has a significant impact on firms, supply chains and in
contexts where firms have built tight relations with high levels of interactions in a delimited …

Purpose This paper aims to explore the role of business support organisations (BSO) in
overcoming barriers to the adoption of Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) technologies, especially in …