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Towards Sustainable Digital Transformation in Industrial Enterprises with a Focus on the Czech Republic

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article presents a comprehensive review of current trends, barriers, and opportunities in sustainable digital transformation within the manufacturing sector, with an emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe.Drawing on a systematic analysis of 85 peer-reviewed studies published between 2020 and 2025, the review identifies the main factors influencing the successful adoption of information systems (IS) and artificial intelligence (AI) in industrial enterprises.The results highlight that the most significant long-term performance and sustainability gains are achieved when technological innovation is combined with the development of digital skills, open organizational culture, and strategic approaches to environmental management.The review further outlines persistent barriersincluding human, organizational, and technological challengesas well as the lack of locally tailored frameworks and empirical evidence for Central and Eastern Europe.By synthesizing these findings, the article provides practical guidance and conceptual clarity for both practitioners and researchers aiming to support effective and sustainable digital transformation in manufacturing.

Source: Journal of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues

DOI: 10.9770/j2336895982

Authors: Josef Bureš, Vojtěch Bartoš

Institution: Brno University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Digital Transformation in Industry

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $916