Industry 5.0 and SDG 9: a symbiotic dance towards sustainable transformation

Abstract The convergence of Industry 5.0 (I5.0) and Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG 9) signifies a transformative shift in global industries, propelled by a new triple bottom line approach– human-centric, sustainable, and resilient. Departing from traditional models, I5.0, an evolution from Indu...

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Main Author: Evaldo Costa
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Sustainable Earth Reviews
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42055-024-00073-y
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description Abstract The convergence of Industry 5.0 (I5.0) and Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG 9) signifies a transformative shift in global industries, propelled by a new triple bottom line approach– human-centric, sustainable, and resilient. Departing from traditional models, I5.0, an evolution from Industry 4.0, strategically aligns with SDG 9 to reshape industrial landscapes and promote global sustainable, resilient, and inclusive development. I5.0’s emphasis on resource optimization and collaboration between humans and machines marks a departure from technologically driven manufacturing (I4.0), ushering in a sustainable production model. Cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and automation, optimize resource utilization, enhancing operational efficiency to support sustainability goals. Yet, challenges like initial implementation costs and a lack of global sustainability standards pose obstacles. The human-centric integration within I5.0 prioritizes human needs throughout the manufacturing process. Collaborations with Cobots and AI-ML technologies optimize workflows, contribute to customization, and align with SDG 9’s vision, necessitating robust training programs and strategic considerations for workforce adaptation and financial investments. Exploring I5.0 resilience within SDG 9 unveils its pivotal role during crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussions navigate challenges related to supply chain disruptions, economic impacts, and geopolitical factors, emphasizing the need for strategic resilience, sustainability, and human-centric approaches. I5.0 resilience, guided by Cobots, aligns with SDG 9’s focus on resilient infrastructure. Sustainable Business Model Innovation (SBMI) emerges as a central point of contention in the I5.0 and SDG 9 interplay. Advocates tout its transformative potential for sustainability goals, while skeptics question scalability and adaptability, reflecting the complexity of factors in achieving sustainable and resilient industrial development. Therefore, the strategic imperative of I5.0 and SDG 9 unfolds as a transformative force for positive change, embedded in SBMI. This collaborative journey transcends the confines of a production system, ushering in a future where technology management, supported by SBMI, proactively reinforces resilience, societal well-being, and environmental stewardship. The future of I5.0 raises questions about innovative ecosystems, collaboration practices, geopolitical impacts, circular production models, and extending I5.0 beyond current geographical limits.
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spelling doaj.art-85f4c4a659854a57a355799010931f782024-03-05T20:23:55ZengBMCSustainable Earth Reviews2520-87482024-02-01711710.1186/s42055-024-00073-yIndustry 5.0 and SDG 9: a symbiotic dance towards sustainable transformationEvaldo Costa0Centro de Estudos Sobre a Mudança Socioeconómica e o Território, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL)Abstract The convergence of Industry 5.0 (I5.0) and Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG 9) signifies a transformative shift in global industries, propelled by a new triple bottom line approach– human-centric, sustainable, and resilient. Departing from traditional models, I5.0, an evolution from Industry 4.0, strategically aligns with SDG 9 to reshape industrial landscapes and promote global sustainable, resilient, and inclusive development. I5.0’s emphasis on resource optimization and collaboration between humans and machines marks a departure from technologically driven manufacturing (I4.0), ushering in a sustainable production model. Cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and automation, optimize resource utilization, enhancing operational efficiency to support sustainability goals. Yet, challenges like initial implementation costs and a lack of global sustainability standards pose obstacles. The human-centric integration within I5.0 prioritizes human needs throughout the manufacturing process. Collaborations with Cobots and AI-ML technologies optimize workflows, contribute to customization, and align with SDG 9’s vision, necessitating robust training programs and strategic considerations for workforce adaptation and financial investments. Exploring I5.0 resilience within SDG 9 unveils its pivotal role during crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussions navigate challenges related to supply chain disruptions, economic impacts, and geopolitical factors, emphasizing the need for strategic resilience, sustainability, and human-centric approaches. I5.0 resilience, guided by Cobots, aligns with SDG 9’s focus on resilient infrastructure. Sustainable Business Model Innovation (SBMI) emerges as a central point of contention in the I5.0 and SDG 9 interplay. Advocates tout its transformative potential for sustainability goals, while skeptics question scalability and adaptability, reflecting the complexity of factors in achieving sustainable and resilient industrial development. Therefore, the strategic imperative of I5.0 and SDG 9 unfolds as a transformative force for positive change, embedded in SBMI. This collaborative journey transcends the confines of a production system, ushering in a future where technology management, supported by SBMI, proactively reinforces resilience, societal well-being, and environmental stewardship. The future of I5.0 raises questions about innovative ecosystems, collaboration practices, geopolitical impacts, circular production models, and extending I5.0 beyond current geographical limits.https://doi.org/10.1186/s42055-024-00073-yIndustry 5.0 (I5.0)Sustainable development goal 9 (SDG 9)Human-centricResilientSustainableCutting-Edge technologies (AI, ML, IoT, Robotics)
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Industry 5.0 and SDG 9: a symbiotic dance towards sustainable transformation
Sustainable Earth Reviews
Industry 5.0 (I5.0)
Sustainable development goal 9 (SDG 9)
Human-centric
Resilient
Sustainable
Cutting-Edge technologies (AI, ML, IoT, Robotics)
title Industry 5.0 and SDG 9: a symbiotic dance towards sustainable transformation
title_full Industry 5.0 and SDG 9: a symbiotic dance towards sustainable transformation
title_fullStr Industry 5.0 and SDG 9: a symbiotic dance towards sustainable transformation
title_full_unstemmed Industry 5.0 and SDG 9: a symbiotic dance towards sustainable transformation
title_short Industry 5.0 and SDG 9: a symbiotic dance towards sustainable transformation
title_sort industry 5 0 and sdg 9 a symbiotic dance towards sustainable transformation
topic Industry 5.0 (I5.0)
Sustainable development goal 9 (SDG 9)
Human-centric
Resilient
Sustainable
Cutting-Edge technologies (AI, ML, IoT, Robotics)
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s42055-024-00073-y
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