Abstract
Purpose – The swift progress of disruptive technologies holds immense potential for industry revolution and urban development in industrial cities. Nevertheless, the implementation of these technologies encounters numerous obstacles. This research paper seeks to identify and give precedence to the barriers hindering the adoption of disruptive technologies in industrial cities. Through a comprehensive understanding of these barriers, policymakers, city planners, and technology innovators can devise efficient strategies to surmount them, facilitating the swift integration of disruptive technologies.
Design/methodology/approach – The research analyzes the real-life decision-making processes of three industrial companies regarding the challenges faced by disruptive technologies in industrial cities. Subsequently, the study employs the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model to prioritize these obstacles. Finally, the findings are summarized and compared for a comprehensive understanding.
Findings –The research paper offers valuable insights into the emerging landscape of recent technologies within industrial cities. Its primary contribution lies in shedding light on the barriers that impede the effective management and implementation of these technologies.
Research limitations/implications – The scope of the study could be constrained by the scale and heterogeneity of the industrial cities selected for examination. Consequently, the conclusions drawn may not provide a comprehensive reflection of industrial cities on a global scale. Furthermore, the broad spectrum of economic, social, political, and cultural conditions present in industrial cities could potentially impact the extent to which the study’s findings can be applied across different contexts.
Practical implications – This research emphasizes prioritizing IoT and AI-BigData solutions for improved data capabilities, optimizing resource allocation with AI-BigData, enhancing customer service through ChatGPT-powered chatbots, staying updated on emerging drone applications, addressing technology-specific challenges, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, establishing ethical frameworks, and embracing ongoing learning for successful and sustainable technology integration in industrial cities.
Originality/value – This research aims to uncover new insights by examining the unique technological challenges faced by industrial cities. particularly the hurdles posed by cutting-edge technologies. This approach enhances the ongoing discourse regarding the technological advancement of industrial cities.
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