Manufacturing Ambidexterity and Sustainable Excellence: The Moderated Mediation of Industry 4.0 Readiness in Egypt\'s Food and Beverage Sector

This study investigates the interplay between manufacturing ambidexterity, Industry 4.0 readiness, and sustainable excellence in Egypt's food and beverage sector. It explores how Industry 4.0 readiness mediates and moderates the relationship between ambidexterity and sustainability outcomes. A...

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Main Authors: Atef Fakhfakh, Salaheldin Salaheldin, Amr Noureldin, Mohamed Aboueldahab, Neama Elwakeel
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Language:English
Published: Iran University of Science & Technology 2025-03-01
Series:International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research
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Online Access:http://ijiepr.iust.ac.ir/article-1-2230-en.pdf
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Amr Noureldin
Mohamed Aboueldahab
Neama Elwakeel
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description This study investigates the interplay between manufacturing ambidexterity, Industry 4.0 readiness, and sustainable excellence in Egypt's food and beverage sector. It explores how Industry 4.0 readiness mediates and moderates the relationship between ambidexterity and sustainability outcomes. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a survey of 308 professionals in Egypt's food and beverage industry. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the relationships among manufacturing ambidexterity, Industry 4.0 readiness, and sustainable excellence. The results reveal that Industry 4.0 readiness fully mediates and significantly moderates the relationship between manufacturing ambidexterity and sustainable excellence. While manufacturing ambidexterity alone does not directly impact sustainable excellence, its effect becomes significant through Industry 4.0 readiness, highlighting the importance of digital transformation. This study focuses on a single sector in Egypt, limiting generalizability. Future research could explore other industries and regions or examine specific dimensions of Industry 4.0 readiness. The findings emphasize the need for organizations to invest in digital infrastructure and foster ambidextrous capabilities to achieve sustainability goals. Policymakers are encouraged to support Industry 4.0 adoption through incentives and training programs to enhance competitiveness and sustainability in emerging markets. This study contributes to the limited research on the application of manufacturing ambidexterity and Industry 4.0 technologies in developing economies, offering insights into achieving sustainable excellence through digital transformation.
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spelling doaj-art-e760059115714a56ba272e5c8ddf935f2025-08-20T02:58:04ZengIran University of Science & TechnologyInternational Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research2008-48892345-363X2025-03-01361116134Manufacturing Ambidexterity and Sustainable Excellence: The Moderated Mediation of Industry 4.0 Readiness in Egypt\'s Food and Beverage SectorAtef Fakhfakh0Salaheldin Salaheldin1Amr Noureldin2Mohamed Aboueldahab3Neama Elwakeel4 Department of Human Resources Management, College of Administrative and Human Sciences, Buraidah colleges, KSAatef.fakhfakh@bpc.edu.sa ORCID ID: 0009-0000-4698-711X Prof. of Operations Management, Faculty of Commerce & BA, Helwan University, Egyptsalahialy@commerce.helwan.edu.egORCID ID: 0000-0001-8922-4577 Department of Business Administrations, College of Administrative and Human Sciences, buraydah Colleges, KSA.Amr.Nour@bpc.edu.sa ORCID ID: 0000-0001-7637-164X Department of Management Technology and business, Faculty of Management Technology and Information Systems, Portsaid University, EgyptMohamed_sobhy@himc.psu.edu.eg ORCID ID: 0000-0002-5685-7033 Department of Business Administration, El Obour Higher Institute for Management, Computers and Information Systems, Cairo, Egyptn.elwakeel@oi.edu.egORCID ID: 0009-0006-4824-5148 This study investigates the interplay between manufacturing ambidexterity, Industry 4.0 readiness, and sustainable excellence in Egypt's food and beverage sector. It explores how Industry 4.0 readiness mediates and moderates the relationship between ambidexterity and sustainability outcomes. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a survey of 308 professionals in Egypt's food and beverage industry. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the relationships among manufacturing ambidexterity, Industry 4.0 readiness, and sustainable excellence. The results reveal that Industry 4.0 readiness fully mediates and significantly moderates the relationship between manufacturing ambidexterity and sustainable excellence. While manufacturing ambidexterity alone does not directly impact sustainable excellence, its effect becomes significant through Industry 4.0 readiness, highlighting the importance of digital transformation. This study focuses on a single sector in Egypt, limiting generalizability. Future research could explore other industries and regions or examine specific dimensions of Industry 4.0 readiness. The findings emphasize the need for organizations to invest in digital infrastructure and foster ambidextrous capabilities to achieve sustainability goals. Policymakers are encouraged to support Industry 4.0 adoption through incentives and training programs to enhance competitiveness and sustainability in emerging markets. This study contributes to the limited research on the application of manufacturing ambidexterity and Industry 4.0 technologies in developing economies, offering insights into achieving sustainable excellence through digital transformation.http://ijiepr.iust.ac.ir/article-1-2230-en.pdfmanufacturing ambidexterityindustry 4.0 readinesssustainable excellencefood and beverage sector.
spellingShingle Atef Fakhfakh
Salaheldin Salaheldin
Amr Noureldin
Mohamed Aboueldahab
Neama Elwakeel
Manufacturing Ambidexterity and Sustainable Excellence: The Moderated Mediation of Industry 4.0 Readiness in Egypt\'s Food and Beverage Sector
International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research
manufacturing ambidexterity
industry 4.0 readiness
sustainable excellence
food and beverage sector.
title Manufacturing Ambidexterity and Sustainable Excellence: The Moderated Mediation of Industry 4.0 Readiness in Egypt\'s Food and Beverage Sector
title_full Manufacturing Ambidexterity and Sustainable Excellence: The Moderated Mediation of Industry 4.0 Readiness in Egypt\'s Food and Beverage Sector
title_fullStr Manufacturing Ambidexterity and Sustainable Excellence: The Moderated Mediation of Industry 4.0 Readiness in Egypt\'s Food and Beverage Sector
title_full_unstemmed Manufacturing Ambidexterity and Sustainable Excellence: The Moderated Mediation of Industry 4.0 Readiness in Egypt\'s Food and Beverage Sector
title_short Manufacturing Ambidexterity and Sustainable Excellence: The Moderated Mediation of Industry 4.0 Readiness in Egypt\'s Food and Beverage Sector
title_sort manufacturing ambidexterity and sustainable excellence the moderated mediation of industry 4 0 readiness in egypt s food and beverage sector
topic manufacturing ambidexterity
industry 4.0 readiness
sustainable excellence
food and beverage sector.
url http://ijiepr.iust.ac.ir/article-1-2230-en.pdf
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