/jurnalpengurusan Thu, 07 May 2026 23:43:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /jurnalpengurusan/article/cracking-the-code-how-readiness-mediates-the-environment-adoption-relationship-in-industry-4-0/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cracking-the-code-how-readiness-mediates-the-environment-adoption-relationship-in-industry-4-0 Thu, 07 May 2026 07:56:48 +0000 /jurnalpengurusan/?post_type=article&p=8085 Industry 4.0 represents a transformative trend in the industrial sector, offering significant opportunities for improving business operations and achieving sustainability. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often encounter challenges in adopting these advanced technologies, underscoring the need to assess their Industry 4.0 readiness. This study explores the interplay of environmental factors and Industry 4.0 adoption, with a focus on the mediating role of Industry 4.0 readiness. A survey was administered to 157 managerial employees of Malaysian manufacturing SMEs using a quantitative methodology. Partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyse the data. It was found that Industry 4.0 readiness served as a crucial mediator and environmental factors significantly and favourably influenced the adoption of Industry 4.0. These findings emphasise the importance of external environmental influences in driving technological adoption while highlighting the necessity for SMEs to develop readiness strategies to maximise the benefits of Industry 4.0. This study contributes to the understanding of Industry 4.0 integration in SMEs, offering practical insights for policymakers and business leaders to foster technological readiness and enhance competitive advantage.

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