Towards Smart Scheduling in the Era of Industry 4.0 for Sustainable Manufacturing

In the dynamic landscape of Industry 4.0, the transition from traditional to smart scheduling is crucial for efficient manufacturing processes and sustainable practices. The fourth industrial revolution, reshaping traditional practices, underscores the need for eco-friendly manufacturing due to environmental concerns and rising energy prices. This paper systematically reviews existing literature on manufacturing scheduling, dynamic scheduling models, and optimization approaches, providing insights into current challenges in adapting to Industry 4.0 technologies and opportunities for sustainable objectives. By illuminating the existing state of the field and highlighting the imperative transition from traditional to smart and sustainable scheduling practices, this review contributes to a detailed understanding of smart scheduling and its profound implications for sustainable manufacturing. A valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, this study addresses a critical research gap. Notably, the intersection of smart scheduling, Industry 4.0 technologies, and sustainable development is relatively underexplored, underscoring the novelty and importance of this study in advancing the field.