Faroleiro, PauloNagel, Kristina2024-11-192024-11-192024-01-242023-12-18http://hdl.handle.net/10362/175480Exploring the impact of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 on the sustainability performance of the German automotive supply chain, this study delves into integrating Industry 4.0 technologies alongside sustainability, resilience, and human-centricity principles (Industry 5.0). Employing methodological triangulation revealed economic, environmental, and social benefits, problems, and associated challenges. While economic benefits often trigger the adoption of new technologies, positive environmental effects frequently emerge concurrently. To maximise the sustainability performance holistically, it is crucial to fully integrate Industry 4.0 technologies and consider the principles of Industry 5.0, as well as overcoming challenges in the areas of data usage, security, and human barriers.engIndustry 4.0Industry 5.0Supply chainGerman automotive industrySustainability performancemaster thesis203601904