scholarly journals Internal factors supporting business and technological transformation in the context of Industry 4.0

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 137-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Kohnová ◽  
Ján Papula ◽  
Nikola Salajová
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Employee Education ◽  
Technological Transformation ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Culture Strategy ◽  
Technology Transformation ◽  
And Training

Radical changes resulting from the Fourth Industrial Revolution strongly affect industrialized European countries. In particular, due to the new technologies that are characteristic of Industry 4.0, it will be essential for companies to make the necessary changes and achieve competitiveness through the implementation of these technologies. In order for companies to be able to make radical changes and innovations, they need to secure all the supporting areas in their organization. This research paper is focused on comparison of companies from Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany and Switzerland in the context of readiness for Industry 4.0. This research was part of a research project, while data were collected in the period of 2015–2016. We have analysed companies from selected countries based on 7 areas which are closely interconnected with the business transformation and technology transformation coming from Industry 4.0. The main analysed questions focused on areas such as employee education and training, organizational culture, strategy, or organizational processes, that will be most affected by radical changes in the environment. Research has highlighted the differences between countries as a result of long-standing cultural differences, but at the same time identified the unified influence of the ongoing global debate on the need for technological innovation. With Slovak and Czech companies being below stronger innovators in the maturity of education systems, we strongly advise considering partnering in education which can bring valuable information to businesses that want to take on the wave of innovation.

Emerging Industrial Revolution: Symbiosis of Industry 4.0 and Circular Economy: The Role of Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 505-525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seeram Ramakrishna ◽  
Alfred Ngowi ◽  
Henk De Jager ◽  
Bankole O. Awuzie
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Jobs

Growing consumerism and population worldwide raises concerns about society’s sustainability aspirations. This has led to calls for concerted efforts to shift from the linear economy to a circular economy (CE), which are gaining momentum globally. CE approaches lead to a zero-waste scenario of economic growth and sustainable development. These approaches are based on semi-scientific and empirical concepts with technologies enabling 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) and 6Rs (reuse, recycle, redesign, remanufacture, reduce, recover). Studies estimate that the transition to a CE would save the world in excess of a trillion dollars annually while creating new jobs, business opportunities and economic growth. The emerging industrial revolution will enhance the symbiotic pursuit of new technologies and CE to transform extant production systems and business models for sustainability. This article examines the trends, availability and readiness of fourth industrial revolution (4IR or industry 4.0) technologies (for example, Internet of Things [IoT], artificial intelligence [AI] and nanotechnology) to support and promote CE transitions within the higher education institutional context. Furthermore, it elucidates the role of universities as living laboratories for experimenting the utility of industry 4.0 technologies in driving the shift towards CE futures. The article concludes that universities should play a pivotal role in engendering CE transitions.

scholarly journals Implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on sustainable development

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrija Popović
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Agenda 2030 ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Development Goals

We are at the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and its implications on the society are far-reaching. The purpose of this paper is to give a comprehensive overview of the implications that Industry 4.0 has on the Sustainable Development Goals from the UN Agenda 2030, based on the review and the analysis of the available literature. The paper is structured to give an insight into the basic concepts of Industry 4.0 and Sustainable Development, then moves through the implications of new technologies on the Sustainable Development Goals, and finally, points out the areas that need to be addressed by policymakers. This paper just tapped into the potentials and issues that the Fourth Industrial Revolution brings while leaving the room for in-depth research of any of the analyzed areas.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Degree of Implementation of Industry 4.0 Technologies: Case Study of Murcia Region in Southeast Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 422-432
Author(s):  
Antonio Guerrero González ◽  
Daniel Robles Quiñonero ◽  
Samuel Fraile Vega
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Current State ◽  
Current Context ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

This work analyzes how the so-called Industry 4.0 technologies are being implemented in companies in the Region of Murcia, in Southeastern Spain. The objective was to determine through questionnaires and face-to-face interviews the current state of 4.0 technologies in Murcia, including additional data of the companies, such as age, number of employees and turnover. Most types of companies in the Region were represented in terms of size, age, turnover, profits and profitability. This study analyzes the relationship between the degree of implementation of 4.0 technologies, investment and training of workers, with companies’ seniority, number of employees, turnover, profits and profitability. The results obtained are significantly higher in companies with higher turnover, profits and profitability, which in turn, have the best levels of investment and training of their workers in 4.0 technologies. The opinions of the companies determined the factors that drove the companies to implement these technologies, the factors perceived as barriers, the opportunities in the current context that encourage the adoption of technologies, as well as the threats that may jeopardize their progress in digital transformation. The conclusions obtained can be taken into account in regional policies that implement appropriate actions to help drive the fourth industrial revolution in the region.

scholarly journals THE NEW INDUSTRIALIZATION, INDUSTRIAL POLICY IN RUSSIA AND MATERIALIZATION OF INDUSTRY 4.0

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1(41)) ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
L.A. Kuzmina
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Policy ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Industrialization ◽  
High Share

The article deals with the content and aims of «Industry 4.0» concept. It is noteworthy that Germany differs from other countries due to a high share of industry in its GDP running up to 23 per cent, and after the crisis of 2008-2009 it has been implementing the policy of re-industrialization. «Industry 4.0» is based on new technologies enabling the authors of the concept top to predict the forthcoming Fourth industrial revolution. It is vital for Russia to get inscribed into the global line of technological development. The article substantiates the necessity of a new industrialization for the sake of a technological break-through. The major directions of the industrial policy aimed at the solution of existing problems are also founded in the present paper.

scholarly journals An Assay On The Impact of Industry 4.0 in The Operations Area

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Roberto Ramos de Morais ◽  
Rogério Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Means Of Production

Recent technological innovations in the means of production, product development and distribution materials are promoting big changes in the productive sector. This set of innovations is called Industry 4.0. The purpose of this article is to study the main aspects of Industry 4.0 and analyze their impact on the means of production of manufactured goods and the supply chain. Therefore, it uses bibliographic references relating to the fourth industrial revolution (SCHWAB, 2009), Industry 4.0 (KOCH, 2014) and production management (Slack, 2009). Considerations achieved in this study will form the basis for future research on the developments of new technologies in society.

Critical Success Factors in the Transition Processes to Industry 4.0 Projects

2019 ◽  
pp. 267-278
Author(s):  
Gulin Idil S. Bolatan ◽  
Sıtkı Gözlü
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Success Factor ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Transition Processes ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Critical Success

In today's competitive industrial world, sustainability and competitive advantage of companies depend mostly on their capability of adaptation to changing business requirements. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, driving from the progress in new technologies has been profoundly changing the dynamics of most industries. Hence, companies are getting prepared to move from the Third Industrial Revolution to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The purpose of this research is to define critical success factors in the transition processes to Industry 4.0 projects. It is important for the effectiveness of the transition process to Industry 4.0. In this study, a literature study was conducted to identify the critical success factors in the transition processes of Industry 4.0. and, the survey instrument, a questionnaire form, was designed. The results of this research show that big data management is the most important success factor of Industry 4.0.

Vietnamese Students’ Awareness of The Fourth Industrial Revolution: An Empirical Research

2019 ◽  
pp. 134-152
Author(s):  
Hoa Tran Thi Van ◽  
Dong Do Thi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
English Training ◽  
It Skills ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
And Training

This research investigates Vietnamese students’ awareness of the Fourth Industrial Revolution also called Industry 4.0. The study used a questionnaire survey and in-depth interviews. Research results from 443 Vietnamese students in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City show that students’ awareness of the revolution and capabilities need to improve. Based on data analysis, recommendations are given to education and training institutions in order to create a skilled and qualified human resource. Key recommendations are about promoting students’ awareness of Industry 4.0 through communication, improving students’ IT skills, focusing on English training, improving teachers’ capabilities and enhancing cooperation between training institutions and organizations.

scholarly journals Project Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-96
Author(s):  
António Cabeças ◽  
Mário Marques da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Human Adaptation ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Quantum Communications ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (also referred to as Industry 4.0) is driven by a massive utilization of new technologies, such as robots, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Quantum Computing and Quantum Communications, replacing humans by machines in certain tasks or the development of new or more efficient tasks. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is originating huge modifications in society and organizations. Human adaptation to the new paradigm is required, as it will have a high impact on jobs and on the required skills.

scholarly journals 4.0 Industry: understanding the impact of technological changes of the fourth industrial revolution on competitiveness in sandal factories of Cariri Region

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-42
Author(s):  
Alana Vitória Rodrigues Barreto ◽  
Antônio Wilson dos Santos ◽  
Antoniel Dos Santos Gomes Filho
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Footwear Industry ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The Impact

New technologies are increasingly appearing to assist people in all areas. In the footwear industry it would not be different, where the industry 4.0 or fourth industrial revolution characterizes the current moment. This research examined how the managers of some sandal factories in the Cariri Region are realizing the changes and technological advances of industry 4.0 as a source of competitive advantage. A field research of a basic nature, with a qualitative and descriptive approach, where interviews were applied with the managers of sandal factories in the Region of Cariri, chosen for convenience and judgment of the researcher. The study is relevant due to the existence of great changes that have been taking place within the companies along with new technologies that are emerging, but it is not known how managers receive these changes and use them to benefit the company and in the search for a differential for competitive advantage in the market. At the end of the research it was possible to conclude that from the reality of each manager and company the way they receive and use the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution changes, and the lack of knowledge, structure, and money in the smaller companies makes the potential use competitive advantage is not so much taken advantage of.

scholarly journals OPTIMIZATION BUSINESS PROCESSES FOR TRANSITION TO A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

2018 ◽  
pp. 10-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. L. Lisovsky
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Process Innovations ◽  
Foreign Companies ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Industrial Companies

The influence of technologies of the Industry 4.0 on optimization business processes of the industrial companies for achievement of a sustainable development is analyzed. Effects of the changes caused by technologies of the Industry of 4.0 in the Russian and foreign companies are considered. It is shown that achievement of a sustainable development is impossible without the process innovations caused by introduction of new technologies. The algorithm of carrying out audit and an assessment of the new technologies “business processes” most ready to introduction is offered for their introduction..

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