Title: Analysis of the factors influencing the sustainable development of the manufacturing industry under the wave of Industry 4.0

Authors: Xiaoying Bai; Yulong Wan

Addresses: Faculty of Automation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223003, China ' School of Business, Jiangsu Vocational College of Electronics and Information, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223003, China

Abstract: As a pillar industry of the national economy, whether the manufacturing industry can adapt to the environment of Industry 4.0 era and get sustainable development in this wave is a key issue in the manufacturing industry. Through analysis of the background of the Industry 4.0 wave, research on the development status and problems of manufacturing industry, and analysis of the influencing factors of the sustainable development of the manufacturing industry, this paper makes clear the impact of environmental factors, investment factors and resource factors on the sustainable development of the manufacturing industry under the Industry 4.0 wave. On the basis of the research results, we should formulate reasonable countermeasures for the sustainable development of the manufacturing industry to promote the development of the manufacturing industry in the new era.

Keywords: Industry 4.0; manufacturing industry; sustainable development; environmental protection.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2025.144128

International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 2025 Vol.39 No.1/2, pp.1 - 18

Received: 13 Sep 2022
Accepted: 21 Mar 2023
Published online: 28 Jan 2025 *

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