Mapping the Intersection of Product-Service Systems, Industry 5.0, and the Sustainable Development Goals: A Bibliometric Study

In an era marked by heightened environmental consciousness and mounting global sustainability challenges, the integration of Product-Service Systems (PSS) with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has emerged as a critical focus of both research and practice. Moreover, the advent of Industry 5.0 has further propelled research efforts toward a human-centric, sustainable, and resilient approach to manufacturing. However, the research and business communities have largely overlooked the connections between PSS, SDGs, and Industry 5.0. This gap represents a significant opportunity, as these strategies could form new bridges for future collaboration between academia and industry. To provide a comprehensive overview of the accumulated knowledge from prior studies, the authors conducted a bibliometric analysis exploring the scholars’ landscape covering the integration of PSS with SDGs within the context of Industry 5.0. This study identified influential researchers and institutions driving research in this field, offering valuable insights for future collaboration and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, the analysis revealed a notable increase in the popularity of terms such as digital PSS, Industry 5.0, and SDGs over the past five years. Key thematic areas, including circular economy, SDG, artificial intelligence, and embedded systems, emerged as focal points of research activity.