Potential factors affecting organizational readiness for the industry 5.0 for the Sri Lankan apparel industry: a systematic literature review

5.0 in the apparel sector represents a transformative shift towards a human-centric and sustainable production model compared to Industry 4.0, which mainly focuses on technology-driven digitization. By leveraging advanced technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 5.0 enables hyper-customization, real-time data analysis, and seamless integration of human expertise with machine capabilities. This shift enhances product quality, optimizes resource utilization, and prioritizes ethical manufacturing practices, focusing on both worker well-being and environmental responsibility. These changes fundamentally redefine the garment production landscape, positioning the industry for long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
This systematic literature review (SLR) aims to identify the key readiness potential factors influencing the Sri Lankan apparel industry's transition to Industry 5.0. Specifically, the research explores the domains affecting readiness, including technological advancements, human-machine collaboration, sustainability practices, and resilience within the supply chain. The findings reveal that the Sri Lankan apparel industry is transitioning from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, focusing on human-machine collaboration, integrating AI and robotics, and enhancing sustainability efforts. The readiness potential factors in this transition are categorized into four main domains human-centric, sustainability, resilience, and technological advancements. Despite notable progress in automation and sustainable practices, gaps persist, particularly in fully realizing human-machine collaboration and achieving complete supply chain transparency. Finally, this acknowledges certain limitations and suggests areas for future research.