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Sustainable Competitiveness and Applicative Comparative Analysis of Wine Production Through the Lens of Triple Bottom Line, Robotics, and Industry 5.0 Strategies

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  • Simona Corina Dobre Gudei

    (Faculty of Economy and International Affairs, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 010404 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Liane Tancelov

    (Faculty of Economy and International Affairs, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 010404 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Rocsana Bucea-Manea-Țoniș

    (Sport and Motor Performance Department, National University of Physical Education and Sport, 060057 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Daniel Manolache

    (Manufacturing Engineering Department, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Nicolae Ionescu

    (Manufacturing Engineering Department, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania)

Abstract

This study investigates sustainable competitiveness in the wine industry using Romania and Portugal as comparative case studies within the conceptual frameworks of Industry 5.0 and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL). While sustainability, robotics, and performance indicators are explored directionally, the core empirical contribution focuses on evaluating key wine industry metrics and their impact on export value. Using data from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) and the World Trade Map, we perform a one-way ANOVA to examine differences between the two countries across five variables: vineyard area, wine production volume, grape production, consumption, and export value. The results reveal statistically significant differences in all indicators except vineyard area, with Portugal significantly outperforming Romania in production, consumption, and exports ( p < 0.001). To assess the drivers of export performance, we construct a Structural Equation Model (SEM) using SmartPLS. The model confirms that wine production volume and domestic consumption are the strongest positive predictors of export value (loading factors 1.003 and 0.909, respectively), while vineyard area has minimal influence. The model exhibits strong fit indices (e.g., SRMR = 0.009; NFI = 0.971), supporting the robustness of the results. The findings suggest that internal market strength and production efficiency, rather than land size, are critical for export competitiveness. Romania can enhance its performance by aligning production strategies with TBL principles and selectively adopting Industry 5.0 technologies in viticulture.

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  • Simona Corina Dobre Gudei & Liane Tancelov & Rocsana Bucea-Manea-Țoniș & Daniel Manolache & Nicolae Ionescu, 2025. "Sustainable Competitiveness and Applicative Comparative Analysis of Wine Production Through the Lens of Triple Bottom Line, Robotics, and Industry 5.0 Strategies," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(9), pages 1-25, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:9:p:3767-:d:1639659
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