INTEGRATING INNOVATIONS, SUSTAINABILITY, AND MICROCREDENTIALS IN JAW CRUSHING PRODUCTION: A FRAMEWORK TOWARDS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRY 4.0 READINESS
The study, “Integrating Innovations, Sustainability, and Micro-Credentials in Jaw-Crushing Production: A Framework towards Technology Management and Industry 4.0 Readiness,” explores the integration of advanced technologies, environmentally sustainable practices, and skill-focused training within jaw-crushing production systems. It aims to evaluate the current levels of technological innovation, sustainability initiatives, and workforce competency among plant engineers, machine operators, production supervisors, and technical trainers. Employing
a descriptive-correlational research design, the study combined both quantitative and qualitative methods. A purposive sample of 40 professionals directly involved in production, maintenance, and equipment management participated. Quantitative data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, standard deviation, ttest, and ANOVA, while qualitative interview responses were examined via thematic analysis. Results indicated that innovation practices—such as automation, IoT integration, and data-driven analytics—were widely adopted, reflecting significant progress toward Industry 4.0 readiness. Sustainability practices were moderately implemented, suggesting improvements are needed in areas like waste management and water reuse. Microcredential awareness and ongoing training supported workforce competency, indicating a capable but evolving industrial workforce. The study concludes that combining technological innovation, sustainable operations, and icro-credential-based training improves efficiency and promotes environmental responsibility, although full
adoption of digital and green technologies is still incomplete. A technology management framework was proposed to assist organizations in aligning innovation, sustainability, and workforce development for future-ready industrial operations
Innovation, Sustainability, Micro-Credentials, Jaw-Crushing, Industry 4.0, Technology Management