Economic growth and personal well-being have been greatly affected by the spread of digital financial services, especially in emerging nations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of technological infrastructure and connectivity on startup sustainability of selected fintech...

This paper explores the emerging field of Industry 5.0 in the context of healthcare supply chains (HSC). It aims to improve resilience, sustainability, and efficiency through human-centred techniques and cutting-edge technology. This study focuses on HSC management and emerging technologies such...

The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a digital revolution that is defining global connections across sectors and people at a rapid pace. This extension of the internet beyond the electronic world transforms sectors and industries irrespective of their locality and core business. At the root...

This study aims to explore the transformative impact of emerging technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), on construction logistics management systems.This study employs a systematic literature review (SLR) in three...

In an era marked by the importance of sustainability and technological integration, this paper explores the drivers behind sustainable consumption in a rapidly evolving market, focusing on Romanian consumer perspectives towards sustainable products driven by the relationship between the circular...

Background: In a world increasingly shaped by technological innovation, the healthcare sector plays an important role in society's sustainable advancement. This study explores the use of IoT and RFID technologies to improve hospital operations and modernize healthcare services. Methods: We...

Background: Supply chain collaboration technologies (SCCTs) are digital tools designed to enhance communication, coordination, and integration among supply chain stakeholders. These tools are essential for enhancing transparency, efficiency, and traceability within complex supply chain networks,...

Background: In an increasingly digitized supply chain landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face mounting challenges in regard to delivering differentiated and responsive customer experiences. This study investigates the role of Industrial Internet of Things-enabled coopetition...

The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to transform South Africa's Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) payment systems, creating a new digital ecosystem where everyday objects can seamlessly perform payment transactions. Retail SME survival and continuity depend on...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are reshaping financial auditing by enabling greater efficiency, precision, and risk detection. Leveraging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Financial Statement Data Sets for the fiscal year 2024, a dual-model framework...

Industry 4.0 has revolutionized modern urbanization and smart cities. However, the relationship between Industry 4.0 technology advances such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their impact on the earth, environment, people, and biological ecosystems needs further consideration, particularly...

This study explores employees' perceptions of the Office of the Premier in the North West regarding their level of organizational commitment. Using questionnaires to collect qualitative data, a sample of 214 employees, ranging from entry-level to senior management, from the Office of the Premier...

Background: In Engineer-to-Order (EtO) supply chains, managing supplier lead times is particularly challenging due to high customization and intensive customer involvement. This study addresses the critical need for more accurate and dynamic lead time prediction to enhance supply chain...

Background: The concept of applying smart devices known as the Internet of Things (IoT) is widespread in many industries, including tourism. However, a gap has been observed regarding retrofitting possibilities in existing facilities. Objectives: This paper explores feasible scenarios for...

Der Umbau des Energiesystems von einer weitgehend hierarchischen hin zu einer stark dezentralisierten und nachhaltigen Struktur erfordert umfassende Überlegungen zur Entwicklung geeigneter IT-Lösungen. Dabei beeinflussen einerseits der Stand technischer Entwicklungen, andererseits der Stand...

The technology of the Internet of Things (IoT) represents a cornerstone of the fourth industrial revolution. We adopt a machine learning approach to examine the effect of IoT technology on shipping business operations. Text mining and the probabilistic latent Dirichlet allocation are applied for...

This study explores the application of blockchain technology in optimizing warehouse management, focusing on improving transparency, security, and operational efficiency. By utilizing a Blockchain-based Warehouse Platform (BCWP), the study enhances inventory tracking and supply chain...

The spectacular concept of integrating OCR with the Internet of Things (IoT) and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), presented in this study, intends to increase the autonomy and social inclusion of people with visual impairments and deaf-blindness. This application converts text from photographs...

The integration of blockchain technology in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for sustainable supply chain management in the context of Industry 4.0 offers several potential benefits. A public and auditable record of the environmental impact of each supply chain stage can be made using...

As smart cities advance, Internet of Things (IoT) devices present cybersecurity challenges that call for innovative solutions. This paper presents a conceptual model for using AI-enabled anomaly detection systems to identify anomalies and security threats in smart city IoT networks. The...

Purpose - This paper systematically reviews the evolution of Internet of Things (IoT) research in business and management over the past decade and a half. It synthesizes current knowledge, identifies major themes, gaps, and future opportunities to guide scholars on potential research directions...

This study explores the transformative impact of IoT technologies on smart tourism, striving to boost operational efficiency and enrich the traveler experience. Using a systematic literature review with bibliometric analysis, we examined a sample of 83 studies indexed in SCOPUS to identify...

Background: Spare parts warehousing in the oil and gas industry is essential for offshore production. With the introduction of Industry 4.0 and its subsequent technological tools, new functions are enabled in industrial logistics activities. Efficiency, visibility, optimization, and productivity...

Waste production is growing in most communities due to population expansion. Given the stated issue, managing the Solid Waste (SW) created worldwide would be vital. Effective Waste Management (WM) is essential to preserving the environment and lowering pollution. It aids in resource...

The deep integration of digital technology with the real economy has reconstructed production systems. We explore the impact of digital technology on the resource allocation behavior and efficiency of manufacturing enterprises. Using a sample of Chinese A-share listed manufacturing firms over...

Ubiquitous hospitality has stimulated a rise in expeditions to inspiring getaways and extraordinary destinations. It is imperative for hotels to create a distinct and immersive experience leveraging disruptive technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, and...