Purpose: Transformation to Industry 4.0 has become crucial for nations, and a coherent transformation strategy requires a comprehensive picture of current status and future vision. This study presents a comprehensive model for readiness assessment of nations based on rigorous analysis of...

Purpose: The article analyses the current readiness of India to transform its supply chain ecosystem to smarter systems with Fourth Industrial Revolution. Design/methodology/approach: The analysis is carried out in two stages....

Purpose: Procurement is a crucial part of supply chain management, consistently becoming a strategic vantage point in global competition. The industry 4.0 paradigm is transforming supply chains to smarter systems, giving rise to the concept of procurement 4.0. A systematic framework to...