DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING: A HUMAN-CENTRIC PERSPECTIVE ON INDUSTRY 5.0

Abstract

The study examines how the digital technologies become revolutionary in ensuring a sustainable manufacturing environment under the Industry 5.0 approach that prioritises the humans. Compared to the efficiency-oriented nature of Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0 is considered to be about convergence of finer digital technologies with human intellect to achieve socially and environmentally responsible production and manufacturing systems. The analysis of the effect of digital transformation and sustainability practice on human-centric outcomes is done through a structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) study procedure. It has been revealed that digital integration and sustainable manufacturing are strongly positively correlated, especially under the model of human values of well-being, participation, and skills development. The study proposes strategic alignment between adoption of technology and ethical and social objectives, which implies there is a need to place more emphasis on workforce empowerment and sustainable innovation within organizations. The research provides enlightening information to policymakers, industrial leaders, and researchers interested in harmonizing the manufacturing processes with the metabolism of Industry 5.0.