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Role of project management on Sustainable Supply Chain development through Industry 4.0 technologies and Circular Economy during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multiple case study of Thai metals industry

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  • Vichathorn Piyathanavong

    (Thammasat University
    Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)

  • Van-Nam Huynh

    (Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)

  • Jessada Karnjana

    (National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA))

  • Sun Olapiriyakul

    (Thammasat University)

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has widely disrupted manufacturing industries. This research focuses on how project management, Industry 4.0 technologies, and the Circular Economy contribute to Sustainable Supply Chain development during the pandemic. A multiple case study focusing on three companies in the metals industry, covering small-, medium-, and large-size companies from Thailand, is adopted to investigate the impact of the pandemic on companies using the dimensions of demand, production, and distribution disruptions. The result shows that project management supports Industry 4.0 technologies and Circular Economy adoption. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic also expedites Industry 4.0 technologies adoption. Product customization is one of the key focuses of the companies to differentiate from the competitors and create long-term competitive advantages. Industry 4.0 technologies and the Circular Economy have a positive influence on Sustainable Supply Chain development.

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  • Vichathorn Piyathanavong & Van-Nam Huynh & Jessada Karnjana & Sun Olapiriyakul, 2024. "Role of project management on Sustainable Supply Chain development through Industry 4.0 technologies and Circular Economy during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multiple case study of Thai metals industry," Operations Management Research, Springer, vol. 17(1), pages 13-37, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:opmare:v:17:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1007_s12063-022-00283-7
    DOI: 10.1007/s12063-022-00283-7
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