Internet of Things Adoption in the Manufacturing Sector: A Conceptual Model from a Multi-Theoretical Perspective
The manufacturing sector (MS) is considered one of the most important national economic sectors; therefore, global manufacturers strive to apply cutting-edge technologies to gain competitive advantages. The Internet of Things (IoT) has an inherent potential to enhance MS economic growth and maintain...
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| author | Sehnaz Ahmetoglu Zaihisma Che Cob Nor’Ashikin Ali |
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| description | The manufacturing sector (MS) is considered one of the most important national economic sectors; therefore, global manufacturers strive to apply cutting-edge technologies to gain competitive advantages. The Internet of Things (IoT) has an inherent potential to enhance MS economic growth and maintain its dominance in global markets by using a vast network of smart sensors; nevertheless, IoT technology adoption in the MS remains in the early phase. This research aims to define the antecedents that affect IoT adoption in the MS and propose a conceptual model to explain the adoption intention. Based on an extensive literature review, the proposed model was constructed by three main antecedents: perceived value, perceived benefits, and perceived challenges, and 11 related variables. The model development used a multi-theoretical perspective by integrating three theories: the value-based adoption model, the diffusion of innovation theory, and the technology–organization–environment framework. This study provides decision-makers with valuable insight that promotes IoT adoption in MS and enriches the literature with a new perspective that encourages more studies on IoT adoption in organizations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5ec5eb74d9c740389fc8a327f96f52d02023-11-17T09:27:52ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-03-01136385610.3390/app13063856Internet of Things Adoption in the Manufacturing Sector: A Conceptual Model from a Multi-Theoretical PerspectiveSehnaz Ahmetoglu0Zaihisma Che Cob1Nor’Ashikin Ali2College of Graduate Studies, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang 43000, MalaysiaCollege of Computing and Informatics, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang 43000, MalaysiaCollege of Graduate Studies, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang 43000, MalaysiaThe manufacturing sector (MS) is considered one of the most important national economic sectors; therefore, global manufacturers strive to apply cutting-edge technologies to gain competitive advantages. The Internet of Things (IoT) has an inherent potential to enhance MS economic growth and maintain its dominance in global markets by using a vast network of smart sensors; nevertheless, IoT technology adoption in the MS remains in the early phase. This research aims to define the antecedents that affect IoT adoption in the MS and propose a conceptual model to explain the adoption intention. Based on an extensive literature review, the proposed model was constructed by three main antecedents: perceived value, perceived benefits, and perceived challenges, and 11 related variables. The model development used a multi-theoretical perspective by integrating three theories: the value-based adoption model, the diffusion of innovation theory, and the technology–organization–environment framework. This study provides decision-makers with valuable insight that promotes IoT adoption in MS and enriches the literature with a new perspective that encourages more studies on IoT adoption in organizations.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/6/3856Industry 4.0Internet of Thingsmanufacturing sectormulti-theoretical perspectiveperceived valuetechnology adoption |
| spellingShingle | Sehnaz Ahmetoglu Zaihisma Che Cob Nor’Ashikin Ali Internet of Things Adoption in the Manufacturing Sector: A Conceptual Model from a Multi-Theoretical Perspective Applied Sciences Industry 4.0 Internet of Things manufacturing sector multi-theoretical perspective perceived value technology adoption |
| title | Internet of Things Adoption in the Manufacturing Sector: A Conceptual Model from a Multi-Theoretical Perspective |
| title_full | Internet of Things Adoption in the Manufacturing Sector: A Conceptual Model from a Multi-Theoretical Perspective |
| title_fullStr | Internet of Things Adoption in the Manufacturing Sector: A Conceptual Model from a Multi-Theoretical Perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Internet of Things Adoption in the Manufacturing Sector: A Conceptual Model from a Multi-Theoretical Perspective |
| title_short | Internet of Things Adoption in the Manufacturing Sector: A Conceptual Model from a Multi-Theoretical Perspective |
| title_sort | internet of things adoption in the manufacturing sector a conceptual model from a multi theoretical perspective |
| topic | Industry 4.0 Internet of Things manufacturing sector multi-theoretical perspective perceived value technology adoption |
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