Integrating AI with Lean Manufacturing in the Context of Industry 4.0/5.0: Current Trends and Applications

This article presents an examination of the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within lean manufacturing processes across the transformative phases of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0. The study focuses on how AI intersects with smart manufacturing, sustainability, metaheuristics, human factors, industry 4.0, and digitalization. It highlights the significant applications of AI in improving maintenance optimization, production efficiency, and quality improvement within lean manufacturing settings. The researchers conducted a swift overview of literature using the SCOPUS database to identify relevant articles through structured keyword searches. The results, presented in a comprehensive table, advocate for more research on integrating sustainable and human-centered manufacturing practices to ensure that technological advancements benefit both productivity and the well-being of human workers.