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Under the promotion of sustainable development goals, cleaner production (CP) has become an important strategy for energy-intensive
manufacturing industries to maintain their competitiveness. Studies have shown that the implementation of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) can
effectively promote the CP process in manufacturing. However, existing studies often focus on specific scenarios, limiting a
comprehensive assessment of the industry's overall status. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the main research
areas of I4.0 and its key impacts on CP by employing systematic mapping studies. By reviewing 121 studies retrieved from the Web of
Science, a hierarchical analysis framework centered on the product life cycle (PLC) has been introduced. This framework provides a
holistic analysis of sustainable intelligent manufacturing, summarizing the application of I4.0 and its impact on CP across the PLC
stages. The main findings reveal a growing focus on I4.0 and CP, with the manufacturing and maintenance stages of the PLC being
primary research scenarios. Moreover, attention should be directed towards integrating clean technologies, bolstering industrial
data security, fostering circular economy practices, and exploring emerging fields like Industry 5.0. Moreover, to better explain
the impact of this study, management implications are also provided from the three dimensions of theory, practice, and policy.
These viewpoints and conclusions are of great significance for guiding future research and practical applications.
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