AI-ORCHESTRATED CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY 5.0 MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE

Abstract

This study examined the influence of AI-orchestrated cyber-physical systems (CPS) on sustainable Industry 5.0 manufacturing and supply chain resilience through a quantitative, multi-construct analytical model. Using data collected from 412 industrial respondents across manufacturing, logistics, and technology-driven organizations, the study evaluated relationships among CPS integration maturity, AI orchestration capability, sustainability performance, and supply chain resilience. Descriptive analysis showed strong adoption levels, with mean CPS maturity at 4.21, AI orchestration at 4.08, sustainability performance at 4.17, and resilience at 4.11 on a 5-point scale. Correlation results indicated significant positive associations among all major constructs, with AI orchestration exhibiting the strongest correlation with sustainability (r = 0.71) and resilience (r = 0.68). Reliability and validity tests confirmed strong measurement consistency, with Cronbach’s alpha values ranging from 0.89 to 0.94, and AVE values exceeding 0.63. Regression modeling revealed that CPS maturity significantly predicted AI orchestration (β = 0.62, p < 0.001), which in turn significantly enhanced sustainability (β = 0.58, p < 0.001) and resilience (β = 0.54, p < 0.001). Mediation analysis showed that AI orchestration mediated over 64% of the total effect of CPS maturity on sustainability and 59% on resilience. Moderation analysis further demonstrated that organizational readiness strengthened the AI-to-sustainability pathway (β = 0.27, p < 0.01), while environmental turbulence amplified the AI-to-resilience relationship (β = 0.24, p < 0.01). Overall, the findings demonstrated that AI-orchestrated CPS functioned as a central mechanism enabling real-time coordination, ecological optimization, and disruption-adaptive behavior, highlighting their essential role in achieving sustainable and resilient Industry 5.0 manufacturing ecosystems.