Motivations, barriers and readiness factors for Quality 4.0 implementation: an exploratory study
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2021-01-22Author
Sony, Michael
Antony, Jiju
Douglas, Jacqueline Ann
McDermott, Olivia
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Sony, Michael, Antony, Jiju, Douglas, Jacqueline Ann, & McDermott, Olivia. (2021). Motivations, barriers and readiness factors for Quality 4.0 implementation: an exploratory study. The TQM Journal, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print). doi: 10.1108/TQM-11-2020-0272
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Abstract
Purpose
Quality 4.0 is the new buzzword among quality professionals. There has been no empirical study of Quality 4.0 yet. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to investigate what are the motivations, barriers and readiness factors for Quality 4.0 implementation.
Design/methodology/approach
This study uses an online survey on senior quality professionals working in leading companies in Europe and America. In total, 50 participants participated in this study.
Findings
This study finds the top five motivating, barriers and readiness factors for Quality 4.0 implementation. These factors are ranked in terms of the order of importance as perceived by senior quality professionals.
Research limitations/implications
This is the first empirical study on Quality 4.0 that investigates the motivation, barriers and readiness factors of Quality 4.0. This study provides a theoretical base of Quality 4.0 body of knowledge in terms of its practical relevance and adoption in modern-day organizations.
Practical implications
Organizations can use this study to understand what the motivation and barriers for implementing Quality 4.0. In addition, before implementation of Quality 4.0, the readiness factor for Quality 4.0 can be used by organizations to evaluate their preparedness before the actual implementation of the initiative.
Originality/value
This is the first empirical study on Quality 4.0 that captures the viewpoints of senior quality professionals on the motivation, barriers and readiness factors of Quality 4.0.