Reconciling the Literature on Industry 4.0 Technologies and Circular Economy: A Mediation–Moderation Analysis
通过元分析整合84项实证研究，发现供应链整合与灵活性部分中介工业4.0技术对循环经济实践的影响，且循环经济实践与供应链整合部分中介技术对可持续绩效的作用，同时经济类型、数字竞争力及文化维度调节技术-循环经济关系。
ABSTRACT This study advances the understanding of how I4.0 technologies and supply chain dynamic capabilities (supply chain integration and flexibility) can drive circular economy ( CE ) and sustainable performance. Utilizing a meta‐analysis approach, we employ meta‐structural equation modeling, subgroup analysis, and meta‐regression to provide various underlying mechanisms. The study draws on data from 84 previous empirical studies, encompassing evidence from over 30 countries. The findings indicate that supply chain integration and flexibility partially mediate the relationship between I4.0 technologies and CE practices. Further, CE practices and supply chain integration partially mediate the link between I4.0 technologies and sustainable performance. Subgroup analysis and meta‐regression reveal heterogeneity in the I4.0 technologies– CE practices relationship, considering the type of economies, digital competitiveness score, and Hofstede's cultural dimensions as moderators. The findings offer comprehensive insights for academics and practitioners on I4.0 technologies, CE practices, and sustainable performance.