In the ever-increasing landscape of industry and technology, companies worldwide face an unprecedented challenge. The relentless march of progress, epitomized by the revolution of Industry 4.0, demands adaptation for survival and competitiveness. The integration of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing, and robotics has irrevocably altered manufacturing and supply chain operations. What was initially a quest for augmented quality and production has now become an inexorable pursuit of sustainability. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) 2030 have left no room for exemptions, making sustainability an imperative at the heart of every business strategy.

The answer to this pressing challenge lies within the pages of the book, Convergence of Industry 4.0 and Supply Chain Sustainability. It serves a meticulously curated collection of research that illuminates the intricacies of implementing Industry 4.0 and the ramifications for sustainable supply chains. Our work focuses on the associated challenges and opportunities encountered by the adoption of Industry 4.0 in supply chain management (SCM).

This book is an academic endeavor and a practical guide and resource for industry professionals and academics alike. Industry stakeholders can now navigate the complex terrain of Industry 4.0, understand its implications for sustainability, and chart a path toward future proofing supply chain operations with the knowledge within this book. Sustainability is a current necessity, and this essential resource joins changemakers in the journey towards a resilient, ethical, and efficient future in supply chain management.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Adaptation for Survival
Additive Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain Technology
Competitive Advantage
Futureproofing
Industry 4.0
Internet of Things
Manufacturing Operations
Supply Chain Management
Sustainability Imperative
Sustainable Business Strategies
Sustainable Development Goals
Technology Integration

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Editor/Author Biographies

Muhammad Rahies Khan has a working Experience of 16 years in Government Health care Org. Sound administrative skills, Personal development/management, procurement experience, Teaching and training skills. Certification of safety and security, health care softwares and electromechanical equipment, Learning management systems and strong communication skills.

Naveed R. Khan received his PhD in Human Resource Management from University Pendidikan Sultan Idris, a public sector university in Malaysia. Later, he was selected for a post-doctoral fellowship. He have been teaching for the last 14 years in higher education institutions. Throughout his career, he has taught graduate and post-graduate levels, both qualification and non-qualification bearing programs. Besides teaching, he is an enthusiastic trainer. He has designed training modules and conducted several pieces of trainings for Corporate employees and University faculty. He won two research grants from USAID and UPSI and have supervised to completion five PhD scholars. The main themes of his research interest, largely reflected in his research publications, have been Green HRM, Firm Competitiveness, Sustainable Performance, and Gender in Management. One of his latest research papers have been published in European Management Journal. He has been a member of British Academy of Management, UK. Currently, he has been affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Management, UCSI University, Malaysia.

Noor Zaman Jhanjhi (N.Z Jhanjhi) is currently working as a Professor in Computer Science (Cybersecurity and AI), Program Director for the Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes in computer science, Director of the Center for Smart Society (CSS5) at the School of Computer Science at Taylor’s University, Malaysia. He has been nominated as the world’s top 2% research scientist globally consecutive for 2022, and 2023; he is among the top five computer science researchers in Malaysia and was nominated as an Outstanding Faculty Member by the MDEC Malaysia for the year 2022. He has highly indexed publications in WoS/ISI/SCI/Scopus, and his collective research Impact factor is more than 1000 plus points. His Google Scholar H index is 60, and I-10 Index is close to 277, and his Scopus H index is 39, with more than 600 publications on his credit. He has several international patents on his account, including Australian, German, UK, and Japanese patents. He edited/authored over 50 research books published by world-class publishers, including Springer, IGI Global USA, Taylors and Frances, IET, Willeys, Intech Open, etc. He has excellent experience supervising and co-supervising postgraduate students, and more than 38 Postgraduate scholars graduated under his supervision. Prof. Jhanjhi serves as Associate Editor and Editorial Assistant Board for several reputable journals, such as PeerJ Computer Science, CMC Computers, Materials & Continua, Computer Systems Science and Engineering CSSE, Frontier in Communication and Networks, etc. He received the Outstanding Associate Editor award for IEEE ACCESS. Active reviewer for a series of top-tier journals has been awarded globally as a top 1% reviewer by Publons (Web of Science). He is an external Ph.D./Master thesis examiner/evaluator for several universities globally and has evaluated 60 plus theses. He has completed more than 40 internationally funded research grants successfully. He has been a keynote/invited speaker for over 60 international conferences and has chaired international conference sessions. He has vast experience in academic qualifications, including ABET, NCAAA, and NCEAC, for 10 years. His research areas include Cybersecurity, IoT security, Wireless security, Data Science, Software Engineering, and UAVs. .

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