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Digitalization of Ukrainian Light Industry: Challenges, Achievements And Prospects in the Context of Global Transformations

Olena Oleksiivna Khandii
Dr. of Economics, Prof.
ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7926-9007
e-mail: alkhandiy@ukr.net,
Institute of Industrial Economics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv,
Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University, Kyiv,
Petro Oleksandrovych Arkhypov
Postgraduate Student
ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3961-9067
e-mail: petr.arkhypov@gmail.com,
Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University, Kyiv.

Citation Format
Khandii, О. О., Arkhypov, P. О. (2025). Digitalization of Ukrainian Light Industry: Challenges, Achievements And Prospects in the Context of Global Transformations. Vіsnyk ekonomіchnoі nauky Ukraіny, 1 (48), рр. 177-182. https://doi.org/10.37405/1729-7206.2025.1(48).177-182 

Language
 Ukrainian

Resume
The article examines the current issues of digitalization in Ukrainian light industry, which is at the stage of adaptation to modern economic conditions and the challenges of globalization. The problems of slow implementation of digital technologies in the industry, in particular in small and medium-sized enterprises, are outlined. The authors emphasize that digitalization contributes to increasing the efficiency of production processes, optimizing business models and adapting to the requirements of the modern market, but the pace of implementation remains insufficient due to the shortage of financial and human resources. The low digital maturity of Ukrainian light industry remains a serious challenge. An analysis of the activities of light industry enterprises demonstrates that the level of digitalization largely depends on the scale of the business. Large companies are actively implementing 3D modeling, automation and artificial intelligence in their processes, while small enterprises use digital technologies selectively, in particular for marketing, communication with customers and search for materials.
The article analyzes the international experience of digitalization of light industry, in particular in the EU, where significant attention is paid to the circular economy, digital product passports and sustainable practices. The prospects for the integration of Ukrainian light industry into the European market are highlighted through compliance with environmental standards, the introduction of digital tools and technologies, such as 3D modeling, automated control systems, and the use of artificial intelligence to optimize production processes. The emphasis is on the importance of cooperation between enterprises and educational institutions to train specialists capable of working with modern digital technologies.
The paper emphasizes the need to develop sectoral strategies and programs aimed at supporting the digitalization of light industry, the sustainable development of small and medium-sized enterprises, stimulating innovation and creating conditions for integration into the global market. Particular attention is paid to solving the problems of labor shortage and optimizing production processes using digital technologies.

Keywords
digitalization, light industry, circular economy, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, innovation.

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Received: 31.03.2025
Accepted: 23.04.2025
Published: 19.06.2025