Eco-Logistics 4.0: Sustainable inventory management in the age of industry 4.0 — An empirical study of Malaysian SMEs

Samsuddin, Nurshamimah and Mohd Nor, Maliza and Faizal, Diana Rose and Mohd Jamel, Nur Erma Suryani and Rosli, Nur Syahirah and Sulaiman, Masri (2025) Eco-Logistics 4.0: Sustainable inventory management in the age of industry 4.0 — An empirical study of Malaysian SMEs. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), IX (VIII). pp. 4917-4924. ISSN 2454-6186

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Abstract

This extended study explores how Industry 4.0 technologies—such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud platforms, and blockchain—facilitate sustainable inventory management practices (Eco-Logistics 4.0) among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across different geographical locations and industry sectors. Building upon the Technology– Organization–Environment (TOE) framework and sustainability literature, the research investigates the impact of digital adoption on environmental and operational performance, mediated by sustainable inventory practices and moderated by organizational and environmental contingencies. The revised scope includes comparative analysis of SMEs in Malaysia and selected ASEAN countries, supported by cross-sectoral insights. Case studies and success stories of SMEs implementing Eco-Logistics 4.0 illustrate practical applications and best practices. A detailed roadmap for SMEs to overcome adoption barriers is proposed, along with policy recommendations for sustainable digital transformation. Additionally, the study emphasizes the value of longitudinal perspectives to assess long-term impacts. The findings contribute to theory by integrating digital transformation, sustainability, and comparative perspectives, while providing practitioners with actionable guidelines for eco-efficient, scalable inventory solutions.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Industry 4.0, Sustainable Inventory Management, Eco-Logistics 4.0, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Technology–Organization–Environment Framework
Divisions:	Faculty of Technology Management and Technopreneurship
Depositing User:	Norfaradilla Idayu Ab. Ghafar
Date Deposited:	17 Jul 2026 03:57
Last Modified:	17 Jul 2026 03:57
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/29984
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