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Mapping the lens of Industry 5.0 barriers for enriched sustainability: an Indian manufacturing perspective

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose The article aims to analyse the barriers to Industry 5.0 adoption in the Indian manufacturing sector for improvement in organisational sustainability. Further, the study also provides different mitigation actions for barriers. Findings The analysis indicates that “Lack of connection between physical and virtual systems”, “Digitisation and automation of the process” and “Financial constraints” are the most critical barriers to the adoption of I5.0 in the Indian manufacturing sector. Originality/value The study is of the first kind that analyses the barriers to the adoption of I5.0 to enhance sustainability in India's manufacturing sector. Further, the study's uniqueness also lies in providing different mitigation actions and associated benefits for stakeholders.

Source: International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

DOI: 10.1108/ijieom-09-2025-0205

Authors: Mahender Singh Kaswan, Rekha Chaudhary, Rajeev Rathi, Mahipal Singh, Andrei Bonamigo

Institutions: Lovely Professional University, National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Language: English

Topic: Digital Transformation in Industry

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Responsible consumption and production, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7128486329

FWCI: 26.22

Cites: 50

Cited by: 6

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