Title: Digitalisation in modelling: general framework on how Industry 4.0 will change the green supply chain model

Authors: Sana Elhidaoui; Khalid Benhida; Srinivas Kota; Ahmed Lamalem; Said Elfezazi; Ismail Dribi Alaloui

Addresses: LAPSSII Laboratory, EST of Safi, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco; DCS: Engineering Sciences, FST Marrakech, UCAM, Morocco ' LAPSSII Laboratory, EST of Safi, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco ' Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Pilani, India ' Lrpfg Laboratory, Encg Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco ' LAPSSII Laboratory, EST of Safi, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco ' LAPSSII Laboratory, EST of Safi, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco

Abstract: The understanding of the impact of the Industry 4.0 (I4.0) on the supply chain (SC) has entered the spotlight. Indeed, several studies were conducted to analyse this relationship whether to demonstrate the gains of this technology on the SC, or to argue against the drawbacks of its adoption in the SC. In fact, the environmental dimension has further complicated the research in this matter. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to study the integration of the I4.0 in the green supply chain (GSC) modelling. Two methods are selected to deal with this objective, namely SWOT and Preference Ranking Organization METHod for Enrichment Evaluation (PROMETHEE), using VISUAL PROMETHEE software. This study identifies the relevant alternatives that allow dealing with the threats and weaknesses, for the strengthening of the GSC modelling, and the best opportunities for the integration of I4.0. This research provides a general framework that would help researchers and practitioners in the future to address GSC modelling and the I4.0.

Keywords: supply chain; Industry 4.0; green; modelling; SWOT; PROMETHEE II.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2025.149189

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2025 Vol.52 No.1, pp.28 - 59

Received: 23 Oct 2022
Accepted: 25 Dec 2022
Published online: 17 Oct 2025 *

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