A systematic review of collaboration in supply chain 4.0 with meta-synthesis method

A systematic literature review is conducted to analyze and synthesize studies on supply chain collaboration in Industry 4.0 between 2010 and 2023. 152 documents were selected from various databases. The meta-synthesis method categorizes 8 Initiators, 8 Barriers, 7 dimensions, and 4 Outcomes of collaboration. The findings show that collaboration in supply chain 4.0, with the activation of drivers and enablers such as Industry 4.0 technologies, Information and communication technology infrastructure, and with the control of barriers such as Personal benefits and Operational and structural issues can utilize information and communication technologies to highlight sustainable performance and trust throughout the supply chain. The study develops the existing literature and persuades businesses and the scientific community to investigate the power of collaboration in supply chain partner activities. The analytical model in this study focusing on four main sections, can serve as a basis for conducting new research in the development of collaboration.