Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore and disseminate knowledge about quantum-inspired computing technology's potential to solve complex challenges faced by the operational agility capability in Industry 4.0 manufacturing and logistics operations.

Design/methodology/approach

A multi-case study approach is used to determine the impact of quantum-inspired computing technology in manufacturing and logistics processes from the supplier perspective. A literature review provides the basis for a framework to identify a set of flexibility and agility operational capabilities enabled by Industry 4.0 Information and Digital Technologies. The use cases are analyzed in depth, first individually and then jointly.

Findings

Study results suggest that quantum-inspired computing technology has the potential to harness and boost companies' operational flexibility to enhance operational agility in manufacturing and logistics operations management, particularly in the Industry 4.0 context. An exploratory model is proposed to explain the relationships between quantum-inspired computing technology and the deployment of operational agility capabilities.

Originality/value

This is study explores the use of quantum-inspired computing technology in Industry 4.0 operations management and contributes to understanding its potential to enable operational agility capability in manufacturing and logistics operations.

中文翻译：

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运营和物流管理中的量子计算技术

目的

本文的目的是探索和传播有关量子启发计算技术的潜力的知识，以解决工业 4.0 制造和物流运营中运营敏捷能力所面临的复杂挑战。

设计/方法论/途径

使用多案例研究方法从供应商的角度确定量子计算技术对制造和物流流程的影响。文献综述为确定工业 4.0 信息和数字技术实现的一系列灵活性和敏捷性运营能力的框架奠定了基础。首先对用例进行深入分析，然后进行联合分析。

发现

研究结果表明，受量子启发的计算技术有潜力利用和提高公司的运营灵活性，以增强制造和物流运营管理的运营敏捷性，特别是在工业 4.0 背景下。提出了一个探索性模型来解释量子计算技术与操作敏捷性能力部署之间的关系。

原创性/价值

本研究探讨了量子启发计算技术在工业 4.0 运营管理中的使用，并有助于了解其在制造和物流运营中实现运营敏捷性能力的潜力。