Maturity Model for the Implementation of the Industry 5.0 Concept in the Logistics Industry

Industry 5.0 has emerged as a new paradigm of industrial development that combines advanced digital technologies with human-centricity, sustainability, and organizational resilience. Despite the growing interest in this concept, research on assessing organizational readiness for Industry 5.0 implementation remains limited, particularly in the logistics sector. Existing maturity models primarily focus on manufacturing environments and fail to address the specific requirements of logistics enterprises. This study develops a dedicated maturity model for assessing the readiness of logistics organizations to implement Industry 5.0 principles. The model was designed through a systematic literature review, an analysis of existing maturity models, and the identification of research gaps related to Logistics 5.0 transformation. The proposed framework comprises nine assessment dimensions covering strategic, organizational, technological, operational, sustainability, resilience, and performance-related aspects. A pilot assessment was conducted in a logistics enterprise to evaluate the applicability and relevance of the model. The pilot assessment findings indicate that the framework can help logistics organizations assess their readiness for Industry 5.0, identify improvement priorities, and define strategic development directions. The study contributes to the emerging body of knowledge on Industry 5.0 by offering one of the first maturity assessment tools specifically tailored to the logistics sector.