چكيده لاتين
Industry 4.0 technologies, with an emphasis on smartization, system integration, and process digitalization, have created a new foundation for enhancing industrial competitiveness. In this regard, lean production, as an approach to eliminating waste, improving productivity, and enhancing quality, can significantly benefit from these technologies. This study aims to identify the causal relationships between Industry 4.0 technological capabilities and lean production outcomes. The statistical population consisted of 10 academic and industrial experts, and the data were collected through a questionnaire. For data analysis, content validity indices (CVR and CVI) were first applied for validation, and then the Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping (FCM) method along with Gephi and FCMapper software was used to examine the relationships among the criteria. The findings indicated that, out of 41 initial indicators, 16 final indicators were validated. Moreover, the criteria of “data management and processing,” “process optimization,” and “smart network creation” showed the highest centrality and influence on other factors. Scenario analysis also revealed that changes in these factors exert the greatest impact on indicators such as process digitalization, cybersecurity protection, and reduction of setup and delivery times. The results suggest that the effective utilization of Industry 4.0 technological capabilities can lead to significant improvements in lean production outcomes.
