Opportunities and barriers in the digital transformation of dairy industry and its impact on sustainable production management

• Autorzy: Wójcicki Krzysztof , Młody Michał , Sajdak Maja

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.34659/eis.2025.94.3.1081

Warianty tytułu

PL

Szanse i bariery cyfrowej transformacji przemysłu mleczarskiego i jej wpływ na zrównoważone zarządzanie produkcją

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: This study investigates the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in the Polish dairy industry and their impact on sustainable production management, addressing opportunities, barriers, and strategic implications. Methodology/Approach: A structured CATI survey was conducted with 68 dairy companies. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics to evaluate disparities in technology adoption and its impact on sustainability outcomes. Findings: Large companies exhibit higher levels of digitalisation, benefiting from increased efficiency, sustainability, and ecological performance. Small and SMEs face barriers such as high costs, limited infrastructure, and workforce challenges. Research limitations/implications: The study's focus on the Polish dairy sector limits generalizability. Future research should explore specific technologies, such as blockchain and AI, and expand to other sectors for broader insights. Practical implications: The findings emphasise the need for financial support, training programs, and tailored strategies to overcome barriers, particularly for SMEs. Originality/Value: Our research bridges the gap between digital transformation and sustainability in the dairy sector, offering actionable insights for managers and policymakers.

PL

Badanie analizuje poziom implementacji technologii Przemysłu 4.0 w polskim przemyśle mleczarskim oraz ich wpływ na zrównoważone zarządzanie produkcją, uwzględniając szanse, bariery oraz implikacje strategiczne. Przeprowadzono ustrukturyzowaną ankietę CATI z 68 firmami mleczarskimi. Dane ilościowe przeanalizowano przy użyciu statystyk opisowych i oceniono rozbieżności w zakresie wdrażania technologii i ich wpływu na wyniki w zakresie zrównoważonego rozwoju. Duże firmy wykazały wyższy poziom cyfryzacji, czerpiąc korzyści ze zwiększonej wydajności, zrównoważonego rozwoju i wydajności ekologicznej. Małe i MŚP napotykają bariery, takie jak wysokie koszty, ograniczona infrastruktura i wyzwania związane z siłą roboczą. Przyszłe badania powinny zbadać konkretne technologie, takie jak blockchain i sztuczna inteligencja, oraz rozszerzyć je na inne sektory w celu uzyskania szerszego wglądu. Wyniki badań podkreślają potrzebę wsparcia finansowego, programów szkoleniowych i dostosowanych strategii w celu przezwyciężenia barier, szczególnie dla MŚP. Nasze badania wypełniają lukę między transformacją cyfrową a zrównoważonym rozwojem w sektorze mleczarskim, oferując praktyczne spostrzeżenia dla menedżerów i decydentów.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

digital transformation; Industry 4.0; dairy; sustainability

PL

transformacja cyfrowa; Przemysł 4.0; mleczarstwo; zrównoważony rozwój

• Wydawca: Polskie Stowarzyszenie Ekonomistów Środowiska i Zasobów Naturalnych
• Czasopismo: Economics and Environment
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: No. 3
• Strony: art. no. 1081
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 42 poz., rys., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Wójcicki Krzysztof

• Poznań University of Economics and Business, Institute of Quality Science, Niepodległości Avenue 10, 61-875 Poznań, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4902-8613

autor

Młody Michał

• Poznań University of Economics and Business, Institute of Management

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5368-9719

autor

Sajdak Maja

• Poznań University of Economics and Business, Institute of Management

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