Unraveling the Nexus of Industrial Intelligent Transformation: Exploring the Dual Regulatory Impact of Digital Affordances and Resource Sharing in the Era of Digitalization
Anhui Technical College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Wuhu, China
Zhang Xiaoli
Anhui Technical College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Wuhu, China
Wang Qing
Anhui Technical College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Wuhu, China
This study meticulously examines the industrial Internet’s influence on smart transformation, emphasizing digital affordances and resource sharing as pivotal empowerment mechanisms. It integrates technological affordance theory to elucidate the industrial Internet’s comprehensive value in smart transformation. Findings indicate positive impacts of big data capabilities, competitive environments, and government support on industrial Internet use, which subsequently fosters intelligent transformation and business model innovation. The paper underscores building digital affordances and resource sharing capabilities as essential for leveraging the industrial Internet’s transformative potential, offering strategic recommendations for enhancing smart manufacturing within Industry 4.0.