An activity theory analysis of digital innovation orchestration in Industry 4.0

IF 7.3 2区工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management Pub Date : 2024-04-05 DOI:10.1108/jmtm-09-2023-0419

Carlos Alberto Carbajal Piña, Nuran Acur, Dilek Cetindamar

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper explores the orchestration of digital innovation in Industry 4.0 organisations.

Design/methodology/approach

The study applies the activity theory to explorative multiple case studies. Observations of innovation activities in five business cases take place at two large international organisations.

Findings

The results underline five logics of action that drive digital innovation: (1) digital transformation, (2) technology translation, (3) catalyst agents, (4) digital thread and (5) empowerment. Further, the case study organisations highlight the importance of developing a sustainable culture capable of continuously adopting new technologies, processes and infrastructure that will allow the management of digital innovations.

Originality/value

The study empirically shows the motivations and challenges in orchestrating digital innovation in Industry 4.0 organisations.

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对工业 4.0 数字创新协调的活动理论分析

本文探讨了工业 4.0 组织中数字创新的协调问题。研究将活动理论应用于探索性多案例研究。研究结果研究结果强调了推动数字化创新的五种行动逻辑：（1）数字化转型；（2）技术转化；（3）催化剂；（4）数字化线程；（5）授权。此外，案例研究组织强调了发展可持续文化的重要性，这种文化能够不断采用新技术、新流程和新基础设施，从而实现数字化创新管理。

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Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management Engineering-Control and Systems Engineering

CiteScore

16.30

自引率

7.90%

发文量

期刊介绍： The Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management (JMTM) aspires to be the premier destination for impactful manufacturing-related research. JMTM provides comprehensive international coverage of topics pertaining to the management of manufacturing technology, focusing on bridging theoretical advancements with practical applications to enhance manufacturing practices. JMTM seeks articles grounded in empirical evidence, such as surveys, case studies, and action research, to ensure relevance and applicability. All submissions should include a thorough literature review to contextualize the study within the field and clearly demonstrate how the research contributes significantly and originally by comparing and contrasting its findings with existing knowledge. Articles should directly address management of manufacturing technology and offer insights with broad applicability.