Drivers and barriers to implementing industrial revolution 4.0 technologies: application of multi-method of ISM-MICMAC-DEMATEL
Md. Golam Sarower Rayhan, Md. Nurun Nabi, Md. Masum, Saifur Rahman Tushar, Monabbir Rafsan Fahim, Mohammed Mizanur Rahman
Abstract
Purpose The Textile and Apparel (T&A) industry is a prominent industrial sector continuously evolving with modern production technologies. This study attempts to demonstrate the drivers and barriers to the incorporation of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) technologies in the T&A industry of manufacturing countries. Design/methodology/approach This study has employed the integration of three methods namely Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM), Matrice d'impacts croisés multiplication appliquée á un classment (MICMAC), and Decision Making and Trial Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL). Findings From the Interpretive Structural Modeling model, the study found that “Government Schemes” are the most focusing driver to adopt IR 4.0 technologies, and on the contrary, “Organizational Constraints”, “Entrepreneurial Technical Inability” and “Non-Availability of Technical Standards & New Technology Accreditation” are the most influential barriers. The MICMAC analysis has plotted the drivers and barriers in four distinct clusters. The DEMATEL analysis illustrates the causal relationship by bisecting the drivers and barriers in the cause-and-effect sections denoting “Entrepreneurial Management Ability (EMA)” to be the most impactful driver and “Organizational Constraints” as the highest considerable barrier. Practical implications The outcome of this research work may lead to effective measures undertaken by the industry stakeholders for proper installation and maintenance of IR 4.0 technologies by fostering the relevant drives and mitigating the barriers. Originality/value From rigorous literature review it has been assured that previously no research work has been executed for investigating both the drives and barriers altogether for IR 4.0 technologies inclusion in the T&A industry, more precisely following the context of Bangladesh.