The Fourth Industrial Revolution, commonly termed Industry 4.0, is transforming production and manufacturing through integration of advanced digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), industrial internet of things (IIoT), big data analytics, additive manufacturing, and advanced robotics. While much discussion has centered on potential economic impacts, Industry 4.0 also holds significant implications for sustainability across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. However, simply adopting technologies does not guarantee sustainability benefits, and improperly managed, they pose risks related to job losses, inequality, and rebound effects that must be addressed through integrative frameworks. ‘Industry 4.0 and Sustainability’ will provide the first comprehensive, evidence-based perspective unifying technological, organizational, policy, and social considerations to strategically direct Industry 4.0 innovations towards improved sustainability across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. With applied case studies and integrated roadmaps spanning engineering, management, and policy, it fills a crucial gap in guiding Industry 4.0 deployments to accelerate progress on sustainable development goals.
Part I: Fundamentals of Industry 4.0 and Sustainability
1. Industry 4.0: Evolution and Technologies
2. Sustainability Imperatives for Manufacturing
3. Role of Digital Technologies in Enabling Sustainable Outcomes
Part II: Leveraging Industry 4.0 Technologies for Sustainability
4. Internet of Things for Energy and Resource Efficiency
5. Artificial Intelligence Optimizing Processes and Infrastructure
6. Additive Manufacturing for Near-Zero Waste and Lifecycle Design
7. Blockchain Applications in Sustainable Supply Chains
8. Big Data Analytics for Real-time Monitoring and Assessment
Part III: Integrating Sustainability in Industry 4.0 Deployments
9. Sustainable Manufacturing Practices in The Digital Era
10. Circular Economy Models and Industry 4.0
11. Renewable Energy Integration and Management
12. Organizational Leadership and Workforce Development
13. Policy Pathways to Incentivize Sustainable Industry 4.0
Part IV: Multidisciplinary Perspectives and Frameworks
14. Critical Social Perspectives on Automation and Job Impacts
15. Economic and Environmental Modeling of Industry 4.0 Sustainability
16. Integrative Roadmaps for Technology, Organization and Policy
17. Validation of Sustainability Solutions in Real-World Contexts
18. Barriers, Best Practices, and Guidelines for Implementation
19. Stakeholder Collaborations for Systems Transformation
20. Conclusion and Future Outlook]
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