Impact of Digital Transformation of Industries on Economic Sustainability
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 2244
Special Issue Editors
Interests: digital transformation; sustainability; innovation; competitiveness; processes management
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The digital transformation of industries is having a significant impact on economic sustainability and is, in many ways, driving positive changes. Furthermore, the main effects of this transformation are shaping a more sustainable economy. This Special Issue contributes to the field of sustainability by verifying and exploring operational efficiency and cost reduction, innovation and competitiveness, supply chain management and logistic issues, the circular economy, recycling, new sustainable business models, and both challenges and opportunities. In summary, the digital transformation of industries is playing a crucial role in promoting economic sustainability. Indeed, by driving efficiency, innovation, and the adoption of more sustainable practices, digitalization is helping to create a more resilient and equitable economy for future generations.
With the constant scientific advancements and developments that are taking place around these topics, we invite research for this Special Issue that aims to address sustainability, product development, Industry 4.0, information integration, green supply chains, lean manufacturing, the circular economy, reverse logistics, and market performance.
The suggested topics, as well as original research articles and reviews, are welcome.
We are looking forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Ismael Cristofer Baierle
Prof. Dr. Felipe Fehlberg Herrmann
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- digital technologies
- sustainability
- Industry 4.0
- industrial symbiosis
- green supply chain
- lean manufacturing
- digital transformation
- circular economy
- industry performance
- reverse logistics
- competitiveness
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