THE IMPACT OF INDUSTRY 4.0 TECHNOLOGİES ON SUSTAİNABİLİTY: A CONTENT ANALYSİS EXAMPLE

Abstract

Industry 4.0 technologies are driving strategic ruptures and paradigm shifts across industries. Beyond initiating radical changes, these technologies offer sustainable advantages that align with the goals of economic, social, and environmental sustainability. As key contributors to the advancement of sustainability practices, corporate businesses play a critical role in integrating these technologies for long-term value creation—not only for profit, but also for customers, stakeholders, society, and the environment. This study investigates the impact of Industry 4.0 technologies on sustainability practices among the 50 companies with the highest share value listed on Borsa Istanbul (BIST 50) in 2023. Using a qualitative content analysis method, sustainability reports published by these companies were examined through the Maxqda24 program. The impacts of Industry 4.0 technologies were categorized into three dimensions: environmental, economic, and social sustainability. The findings reveal that while the study supports existing literature, it also introduces innovative insights. Notably, the use of artifical intelligence for protecting children’s rights and advanced in smart health systems are among the newly identified contributions. The results indicate a strong emphasis on environmental protection and eco-conscious practices. In terms of economic sustainability, developing and investing in innovation-driven projects takes precedence. Overall, the study underscores the significant role Industry 4.0 technologies play in advancing all three pillars of sustainability and provides strategic insights for future research and corporate policy development in the field of strategic management.

Keywords

• sustainability
• ındustry 4.0 technologies
• strategic management
• management

ENDÜSTRİ 4.0 TEKNOLOJİLERİN SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİRLİK RAPORLARINA YANSIMASI: BİR İÇERİK ANALİZ ÖRNEĞİ

Abstract

Endüstri 4.0 teknolojileri, sektörler genelinde stratejik kırılmalara ve paradigma değişimlerine yol açıyor. Bu teknolojiler radikal değişimleri başlatmanın ötesinde ekonomik, sosyal ve çevresel sürdürülebilirlik hedefleriyle uyumlu sürdürülebilir avantajlar sunuyor. Sürdürülebilirlik uygulamalarının ilerlemesine önemli katkılarda bulunan kurumsal işletmeler, yalnızca kâr için değil, aynı zamanda müşteriler, paydaşlar, toplum ve çevre için de uzun vadeli değer yaratma amacıyla bu teknolojileri entegre etmede kritik bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışma, 2023 yılında Borsa İstanbul'da işlem gören en yüksek hisse değerine sahip 50 şirket (BIST 50) arasında Endüstri 4.0 teknolojilerinin sürdürülebilirlik uygulamaları üzerindeki etkisini araştırmaktadır. Nitel bir içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılarak, bu şirketler tarafından yayınlanan sürdürülebilirlik raporları Maxqda24 programı aracılığıyla incelenmiştir. Endüstri 4.0 teknolojilerinin etkileri çevresel, ekonomik ve sosyal sürdürülebilirlik olmak üzere üç boyutta kategorize edilmiştir. Bulgular, çalışmanın mevcut literatürü desteklerken aynı zamanda yenilikçi içgörüler de sunduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Özellikle, çocuk haklarının korunması için yapay zekânın kullanılması ve akıllı sağlık sistemlerinin geliştirilmesi yeni tespit edilen katkılar arasındadır. Sonuçlar, çevrenin korunması ve eko-bilinçli uygulamalara güçlü bir vurgu yapıldığını göstermektedir. Ekonomik sürdürülebilirlik açısından, inovasyon odaklı projelerin geliştirilmesi ve bunlara yatırım yapılması öncelik taşımaktadır. Genel olarak bu çalışma, Endüstri 4.0 teknolojilerinin sürdürülebilirliğin her üç ayağını da ilerletmede oynadığı önemli rolün altını çizmekte ve stratejik yönetim alanında gelecekteki araştırmalar ve kurumsal politika geliştirme için stratejik içgörüler sağlamaktadır.

Keywords

• Sürdürülebilirlik
• Endüstri 4.0 Teknolojileri
• Stratejik Yönetim
• Yönetim

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