@article{Vilela_Faria Filho_2022, title={Industry 4.0 and 5g technology on firms network: a balanced competitive expansion conceptual model development}, volume={19}, url={https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/1426}, DOI={10.14488/BJOPM.2022.1426}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Goal</strong>: This study aims to explore the relationship between companies leveraged by the use of 5G technologies and Industry 4.0 to develop a model that explains the impacts on the ecosystem.</p> <p><strong>Design / Methodology / Approach</strong>: This study applies a bibliometric research utilizing scientometric review to provide an understanding of the status quo and the trend for research on the tripod theme in the world: (a) Firm Network, (b) Industry 4.0 and (c) 5G Technology. The study is extended by a qualitative research applying critical incident technique to experts´ interviews looking for the gap in the bibliometric review and insights on the tripod theme to develop a Conceptual Model based on grounded theory.</p> <p><strong>Results</strong>: A conceptual model of balanced competitive expansion of the market was developed regarding the bibliometric and qualitative research. The model, based on 5 hypotheses - related to Partnership, Competition and Products and Services – highlights that while the 5G technology and Industry 4.0 impact the relationship among companies (competition, partnerships, product and services) this impact is balanced with a market expansion.</p> <p><strong>Limitations of the investigation</strong>: This proposed conceptual model must be evaluated with quantitative research to validate the variables and hypothesis developed based on grounded theory.</p> <p><strong>Practical implications</strong>: This paper shows methodological steps and basis to develop a conceptual model to be validate with broadly quantitative survey.</p> <p><strong>Originality / Value</strong>: The paper demonstrates its originality and relevance by presenting a model relating innovative technology trends and their impact in the ecosystem</p>}, number={3}, journal={Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management}, author={Vilela, José Marcelo de Freitas and Faria Filho, José Rodrigues}, year={2022}, month={May}, pages={1–18} }