Industry 4.0: critical investigations and synthesis of key findings

The concept of Industry 4.0 has been one the most debated and trending topics over last few years. Progressively, it attracted attention academicians, practitioners, policymakers worldwide. However, there needs to be more systematic review research in current literature that captures state this new paradigm. This study aims address gap by conducting a comprehensive previous studies identify its technological, organisational, managerial enablers, as well implementation challenges benefits. A was conducted, which 244 peer-reviewed journal papers were analysed Scopus database until end May 2022. excluded conference papers, book chapters, not written English. indicated industry is still an immature topic, applying paradigm matter technology only. Organisational aspects should considered. Additionally, transition towards complex task, many obstacles exist, manufacturing companies aware these for successfully implementing obtained results synthesise recent published on provide picture potential directions future research. Also, offers significant guidelines managers interested 4.0.