Sustainable and Resilient Manufacturing in the Age of Digitalization: Analysis of Challenges

Sustainable and resilient manufacturing in the age of digitalization presents a multifaceted challenge and opportunity for contemporary industry. This paper explores the intersection of sustainability, resilience, and digitalization within the manufacturing sector, aiming to uncover key factors influencing organizational practices and outcomes. Authors of the current study identified the challenges of sustainable and resilient manufacturing (SRM) from literature review by PRISMA approach and analyzed the challenges by the Best-Worst Method (BWM). Findings of the study states that lack of preparedness for uncertainty and unpredictable situations, lack of technological infrastructure and facilities and lack of reverse supply chain facilities are top three challenges in implementation of sustainable and resilient manufacturing. These findings imply the need for proactive risk management strategies, investment in adaptive capabilities, and collaboration across supply chains to navigate unpredictable market dynamics effectively. By addressing these challenges and capitalizing on emerging opportunities, manufacturing organizations can voyage the issues of the digital age while advancing towards a more sustainable and resilient future.