Drivers of Industry 5.0 technologies in dairy industry: an exploratory study

Abstract

This paper aims to identify and analyse the key drivers affecting the adoption of Industry 5.0 (I5.0) technologies in the dairy industry. The data collected from various dairy stakeholders was analysed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to uncover the underlying factors, and Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) was employed to evaluate the impact of the factors on the adoption level of I5.0 technologies. The EFA identified five key factors driving the adoption of I5.0 technologies: operational efficiency and productivity, animal health and product quality, sustainability and environmental impact, data-driven decision-making and compliance, and market competitiveness and collaboration. The MLR analysis revealed that these factors significantly impact the level of adoption (LOA), with operational efficiency and productivity being the most influential factors. The findings indicate that dairy stakeholders recognise the potential benefits of I5.0 technologies in enhancing efficiency, improving product quality, and enabling effective decision-making.