Exploring the nexus of RFID and industry 4.0: Bibliometric analysis to investigate the strategic themes and thematic evolution

• DOI: 10.3926/jiem.6235
• Publication Date: 2024-01-16T10:53:43Z
• Authors: Evandro Segundo S...; Robert Eduardo Co...; Ghassan Beydoun; Abdul Babar
• Keywords: Identification; Thematic Analysis

Purpose: This article aims to identify themes associated with RFID technologies (Radio Frequency Identification) and industry 4.0. Using key articles from the database developed for this study, main underlying technology features their relationships will be uncovered.Design/methodology/approach: Systematic quantitative literature review is conducted uncover hidden between The research methodology encompasses a systematic analysis of pertinent resources, employing structured approach categorize crucial topics keywords that constitute basis our exploration. Subsequently, we delve into within these identified dimensions, aiming synthesize holistic interpretation connections Industry 4.0.Findings: Through rigorous analytical process, have unveiled significant attributes embedded three delineated dimensions. These findings contribute capacity construct synoptic depiction encapsulates all relevant associations 4.0 paradigm. synthesis Radio Identification (RFID) framework, derived pivotal dimensions keywords, offers profound insight intricate interplay domains. As industries continue evolve in wake technological advancements, study contributes foundation knowledge necessary navigate dynamic landscape modern industrial systems.Research limitations/implications: Bibliometric network review, aiding researchers identifying seminal works, influential authors, emerging trends field. By visualizing journals, bibliometric facilitates mapping academic disciplines, enabling comprehend intellectual landscape. Network highlights potential collaboration opportunities by revealing clusters authors or institutions closely related interests specific works RFID, wans’t found, however, being limitation, it proved way maintain originality necessity work are presenting.Practical implications: practical employs explore synergy (RFID), provide comprehensive understanding applicability interconnected themes. study's offer implications such as facilitating integration, optimizing operations, guiding investment decisions, fostering collaborations, informing policy-making, supporting professional development, dissemination. insights underscore tangible real-world impact enhancing practices driving innovation context integration.Originality/value: stands one pioneering delineate linked both