Climate change is increasingly acknowledged as a critical issue with far-reaching socioeconomic implications that extend well beyond environmental concerns. Among the most pressing challenges is its impact on global poverty. This paper projects the potential impacts of unmitigated climate change...

In today's competitive business environment, optimizing employee productivity is crucial for organizational success. Traditional methods of productivity management often fall short in effectively leveraging the vast amount of data available. This chapter explores the application of Generative AI...

"This book explores the future of retail and service design, offering cutting-edge insights from leading researchers. With a focus on sustainability, phygital innovation, and community retail, it provides a forward-thinking roadmap for the evolution of these fields. Each chapter examines the...

This chapter, titled “Future of Rural Social Entrepreneurship,” delves into the evolving landscape of social entrepreneurship in rural areas. It outlines objectives, emphasizing the importance of anticipating future trends and preparing for challenges specific to rural manufacturing and...

The Future of Small Business in Industry 5.0 explores the intersection of vulnerability, business performance, and customer experiences, contributing to current research on small business management. It examines the impact of business and customer experiences on small and medium enterprises....

Expanding Industry 5.0 introduces a more secure and connected landscape using the Internet of Things (IoT). In simple terms, Industry 5.0 is the human-centric stage of intelligent and connected systems where workers are supplemented with machines that come in overtake roles like monotonous tasks...