The impact of industry 4.0 technologies on global value chain geographical configuration, efficiency, and sustainability: a systematic literature review

Abstract The advent of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) has brought about a significant transformation in the manufacturing sector, leading to notable improvements in various aspects such as flexibility, mass customization, quality, and productivity. The emergence of I4.0 technologies has garnered significant attention in recent literature regarding Global Value Chains (GVCs), as they present both opportunities and challenges in three key strategic dimensions: sustainability, geographical configuration, and