Push and Pull Factors of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) Adoptions for Resilience and Sustainable Food Supply Chain Among Food SMEs in Malaysia with Relationship Orientation as Moderator

Abstract

To show that SMEs in the food industry are rapidly implementing IR 4.0 and to support organisations that have already started using IR 4.0 with plans to boost performance. This study investigates why IR 4.0 adoption happened and which factors brought it about. Because of this, operations managers and other IR practitioners will be better prepared to comply with the coming new law and policy which will apply to Malaysian supply chain organisations. The findings is to have a significant impact on overall awareness and knowledge of IR4.0. Firms in supply chains received economic benefits from IR 4.0 implementation and a long-term economic viability of the process was discovered. Malaysian supply chain organization's sustainability is anticipated to rise as a result of the implementation of IR 4.0, allowing it to contend globally. This study presents findings about the current quality of IR 4.0, which contribute to the development of a roadmap for advancing IR 4.0. Social sustainability, as well as government traceability regulations and emerging food security technology, rely heavily on food safety. The long-term sustainability of the economy can benefit from this study.

Keyword:Industry Revolution 4.0; SMEs Performance; Resilience; Sustainability