Digital responsibility, Corporate Digital Responsibility CDR, Industry 5.0, digital maturity, digital transformation, sustainability, SMEs, green IT, greening by IT, technological governance, data science, knowledge management, organizational evaluation, eco-responsible technologies, human-machine collaboration, resilience, circular economy, sustainable digital transformation, digital business models DBM, responsible digital maturity, self-audit, maturity models, RNE Sustainable Digital Transformation, CSR Corporate Social Responsibility
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This document discusses the concept of digital responsibility and its integration with Industry 5.0 in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), proposing a framework for evaluating responsible digital maturity.
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[...] A., & Wangtueai, S. (2024). Measuring the Industry 5.0 readiness level of SMEs using Industry 1.0-5.0 practices: The case of the seafood processing industry. Sustainability, Article 2205. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16052205 Huy, P. Q., & Phuc, M. V. K. (2024). Structural dimensions and measurement of readiness for Industry 5.0 implementation: A fresher insight from SMEs in developing countries. In Modern Technologies and Tools Supporting the Development of Industry 5.0 (pp. [...]
[...] 3. Define Growing capacity and emerging culture of sharing. Regularly reviewed and defined processes. Implementation of basic technological tools. 4. Managed Strong employee participation and engagement. Active management with continuous process improvements. Intermediate technology infrastructure. 5. Optimized/Shared Strong expertise and innovation culture. Alignment of processes with strategic objectives. [...]
[...] This framework can thus serve as a basis for self-assessment, strategic guidance or organizational reflection for any SME wishing to initiate a digital transformation rooted in the values of Industry 5.0. It complements the maturity scale proposed previously and provides an overview of the levers to be mobilized for a digital transition that is both effective, ethical and sustainable. 9.5- Evaluation Grid: 30 items to evaluate the implementation of Industry 5.0 in a SME. A. Responsible Strategic Vision 1. The company has a clear vision that integrates the principles of sustainability and technological innovation. [...]
[...] Maturity Models for SMEs Mohammadian et al. (2022) address a crucial problem faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): integrating advanced technologies while developing specific skills to meet the needs of a digital and sustainable economy. The lack of a clear framework for evaluating their preparation for this transition represents a major challenge. The authors proposed an evaluation framework to measure the level of preparation of SMEs to adopt Industry 5.0 practices and technologies. They used techniques such as DEMATEL analysis and interpretive-structural modeling validated by experts, and applied their framework to SMEs. [...]
[...] In addition, this review highlights the importance and diversity of maturity and self-audit models to facilitate digital accountability and promote sustainability. The contributions of different authors provide theoretical and practical frameworks for evaluating and improving the organizational and technological maturity of companies, integrating critical dimensions such as sustainability, resilience, and human-centeredness. These models show that they are essential for guiding companies in their digital transformation, enabling them to remain competitive and sustainable in a constantly evolving environment. 4.4-Development of a theoretical framework on the theme of Responsible Digital Technology In an accelerated digital transformation context, the question of responsible digital becomes a major challenge for companies and institutions. [...]
