Industry 5.0 in the European Union : A Paradigm Shift Towards People-Centered and Sustainable Development

This book explores the shift to Industry 5.0, emphasizing human-centricity, environmental sustainability, resilience and technological innovation. It examines the readiness of EU-27 countries to adopt Industry 5.0, analyzing the challenges and opportunities while integrating technological advancements with societal and environmental goals.

This book explores the transformative shift from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, emphasizing human-centricity, environmental sustainability, and resilience alongside technological innovation. Focusing on the European Union, it examines the readiness of EU-27 countries to adopt Industry 5.0 principles, offering a detailed analysis of the challenges and opportunities in this transition while integrating technological advancements with societal and environmental goals. Industry 5.0 in the European Union: A Paradigm Shift Towards People-Centered and Sustainable Development provides an in-depth analysis of Industry 5.0’s theoretical foundations, its human-centric, technological, and environmental dimensions, and the EU’s strategic role in its implementation. The book introduces a unique Industry 5.0 maturity assessment model, explores labor market implications, and offers evidence-based recommendations for fostering inclusive and sustainable industrial systems. Essential for industrial engineers, policymakers, and researchers focused on sustainable and human-centric industrial systems, this book offers valuable insights into addressing challenges like climate change and social inequality while optimizing systems for the Fifth Industrial Revolution.