OLIVEIRA, B. R. S.; OLIVEIRA, Bárbara Rocha Santos de.
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to analyze the pallet recycling process of a major industry in
the city of Campina Grande, trying to understand the relationship of the benefits of
Industry 4.0 to sustainability. A qualitative study was conducted, where the research
method used was the case study and as data collection instruments were used, the
structured interview and a search script that contained 11 questions to the aid of the
collection process. It was noted that the company adopts two categories for the
recycling of waste pallets, and external and internal. It is concluded that the company
acquires strategic and financial returns of their sustainable activities, generate
community for improvements and no waste materials that are used in recycling. Innovation and sustainability are interlinked, and the beneficial generated for the fourth
industrial revolution correlate with sustainable processes applied in the organization.