Cluster role in industry 4.0 – a pilot study from Germany

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Götz
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Spatial Dimension ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Knowledge Environment ◽  
Basic Characteristics

Purpose This paper aims to explore the nature of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) cluster, to establish and empirically verify in the pilot study the role of clusters in developing the fourth industrial revolution. It aims to find out if the cluster can provide a conducive knowledge environment fostering the advancement of I4.0; simplify the implementation of I4.0 by making it faster, easier, and cheaper and finally be applied as policy tool organising the development of I4.0. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on the narrative literature review mapping the cluster’s nature with I4.0 features. It adopts the case study approach and uses simple statistical analysis to explore the basic characteristics of I4.0 clusters combined with a survey technique – short questionnaire organised in three major blocks. Findings Drawing on German pilot study it can be confirmed that clusters offer conducive environment facilitating the emergence, testing and development of I4.0 specific solutions. They provide favourable knowledge environment, simplify and increase the efficiency of the business processes and organise the policymaking in this area. Originality/value The results of presented pilot study rooted in Germany – a country seen as the front-runner in implementing the solutions of the fourth industrial revolution – can add a certain value to the emerging research on unearthed linkages between clusters and I4.0. This paper might be seen as a contribution to the emerging literature on the spatial dimension of I4.0. It expands previous research on cluster channels’ likely impact on I4.0.

Evolving manufacturing mobility in Industry 4.0: the case of process industries

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Barata ◽  
Paulo Rupino Cunha ◽  
Sharon Coyle
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Continuous Manufacturing ◽  
Process Industries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Paper Manufacturing ◽  
And Control ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an approach to incorporating mobility into continuous manufacturing following the advent of Industry 4.0 (I4.0). Design/methodology/approach The investigation is based on a year-long canonical action research into a paper-manufacturing company implementing core I4.0 technologies. Findings The findings show how to: classify manufacturing mobility strategy based on the dimensions of team, task and control; design business processes enabled by mobile cyber–physical resources; involve different stakeholders in modeling mobility; and create a comprehensive guide to assist in implementing the mobile digitalization required by I4.0. Research limitations/implications Despite the complexity, richness and depth of the insights obtained in this research for mobility management in process industries, this inquiry was conducted in a single organization. Practical implications As the fourth industrial revolution encourages decentralization and increased interaction between humans and machines, this paper presents a model to capture the mobility potential in manufacturing. The tools proposed in this research can be used to steer investments in industry transformations that fuse the physical and digital worlds, overcoming mobility constraints. Originality/value Theoretically, this paper expands the concept of manufacturing mobility in I4.0. In practice, it proposes a participative roadmap to assist technology management in increasingly decentralized environments, identifying the intertwined network of cyber–physical actors, processes and services.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF THE INDUSTRY 4.0 CONCEPT IN SELECTED COUNTRIES IN THE PERIOD OF GLOBALIZATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 253-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Kováčiková ◽  
Katarína Repková Štofková
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Life Work ◽  
The Eu

Our society goes beyond the threshold of a new technological revolution, which will obviously affect the world economy, affect the life, work, communication of people and facilities. Significant features of the economy include the growth of market variability, the shortening of product lifecycles, the growth of global chain influences, but also the fact that current consumers demand products with individual solutions. Intelligent items, products, machines and devices will allow manufacturers to produce original products without increasing costs. Industry 4.0 or the fourth industrial revolution is the name for dramatic changes and their current entry into the industry. The bearer of these changes is product digitization, digitization and optimization of all business processes, including services. The period of globalization brings new challenges for businesses.This contribution is focused on the characteristics of Industry 4.0, the tools used for the area in question, the advantages and disadvantages of Industry 4.0 and the Industry 4.0 initiative concept and the comparison of the concept with the Czech Republic and Germany. The Czech Republic is geographically and culturally close to Slovakia, while Germany is the leader in this area within the EU.

scholarly journals Industrial districts and the fourth industrial revolution

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Bettiol ◽  
Mauro Capestro ◽  
Valentina De Marchi ◽  
Eleonora Di Maria ◽  
Silvia Rita Sedita
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Original Data ◽  
Product Diversification ◽  
Industrial Districts ◽  
Investment Strategies ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Italian Manufacturing Firms

Purpose This paper aims to explore if firms located in industrial districts (IDs) have different adoption paths concerning Industry 4.0 technologies and get different results with respect to other similar firms located outside IDs. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on a quantitative analysis related to an original data set of 206 Italian manufacturing firms specializing in made in Italy industries and adopting Industry 4.0 technologies. A case study of a district firm is also presented to explain the rationale of investment strategies and results obtained. Findings The analysis shows that there are differences between district and non-district firms when Industry 4.0 technology investments are concerned (higher investment rate in big data/cloud and augmented reality for district firms than non-district ones). In contrast to a breakthrough view of the fourth industrial revolution, the study suggests that 4.0 technologies emphasize the peculiarities and competitiveness factors typical of the district model in terms of customization and flexibility. There are differences in the motivations of adoption (product diversification for district firms vs productivity enhancement for non-district firms) and in the results achieved. Originality/value The paper is one of the first attempts to empirically explore the technological innovation paths related to Industry 4.0 within IDs, therefore, contributing to the debate on the possible evolution of the district model

scholarly journals Logistics and transport in industry 4.0: perspective for Ukraine

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
pp. 03008
Author(s):  
Igor Matyushenko ◽  
Sergiy Berenda ◽  
Tatyana Shtal ◽  
Larissa Grigorova-Berenda
Keyword(s):  
World Trade ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Successful Operation ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approaches ◽  
The World ◽  
Logistics Services

The elaboration of the fourth industrial revolution and the process of globalization of the world economy is sine qua non of the successful operation and transformation of logistics. The formation of Logistics 4.0 relies in particular on cutting-edge technologies and the digitalization of business processes. The complexity of the structure of world trade arouses interest to the complete range of logistics services provided within a single company. This logic of development requires the application of interdisciplinary approaches, combined with the efforts of engineers, researchers and those interested in the field of logistics.

Organizational and managerial challenges in the path toward Industry 4.0

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 406-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Agostini ◽  
Roberto Filippini
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Managerial Practices ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Italian Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Different Levels

Purpose Currently, the expectancy that surrounds the Fourth Industrial Revolution, commonly referred to as Industry 4.0 (I4.0), is huge. In this context, the purpose of this paper is to unveil whether and how organizational and managerial practices are associated to different levels of adoption of I4.0 technologies. Design/methodology/approach To reach this aim, the authors carried out a survey involving Italian manufacturing firms. Then, the authors used a cluster analysis and t-test to analyze data. Findings Results show that two clusters of firms based on their level of adoption of I4.0 technologies (high vs low) can be identified. Then, using a t-test, the authors found statistically significant higher levels of a number of organizational and managerial practices for firms with a higher level of adoption of I4.0 technologies. Practical implications This paper contributes to the debate surrounding I4.0 by stressing the organizational and managerial challenges that firms willing to undertake an I4.0 transformation have to face, which goes beyond the sole application of I4.0 technologies. Social implications Entrepreneurs and managers need to be aware that the path toward I4.0 requires not only focusing on the application of the I4.0 technologies, but also on the development of a series of organizational and managerial practices that become key to face the fourth Industrial Revolution. Originality/value The authors posit here that I4.0 requires firms to bridge the capability gap, as well as overcome cultural barriers preventing entrepreneurs and managers to change their way of doing business. To this regard, this study highlights I4.0 is an all-encompassing paradigm that involves many dimensions of the firm.

scholarly journals Accounting Aspects of Digitalization and Industry 4.0 in Hungary

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Mihály Hegedűs ◽  
Balázs Cseh ◽  
István Fábics
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Environmental Accounting ◽  
Rapid Adaptation ◽  
Accounting Profession ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Rules And Principles ◽  
Accounting Rules

In our present paper, we analyze the accounting aspects of digitalization and industry 4.0 in Hungary. First of all, the accounting profession is a traditional profession and accounting rules and principles are established and have been the same for many years. However, globalization of business, stronger regulations and numerous technological solutions and innovations are not bypassing the accounting profession, either. Challenges for the accounting profession are reflected in the need for rapid adaptation and transformation of business practice and business processes without abandoning basic accounting rules and principles. The aim of this paper is to analyze and systematize the key challenges that digitalization brings for the accounting profession. The paper seeks to examine how, through environmental accounting, the broader context of corporate sustainability could be incorporated into the developing vision for Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution.

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..

scholarly journals RESOURCE PROVISION OF THE CORPORATE INNOVATIVE SYSTEM OF THE DOMESTIC HITECH ENTEPRISES

2019 ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
D. A. Komonov ◽  
L. V. Mikhailova ◽  
A. A. Sazonov
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Corporate Innovation ◽  
Innovative System ◽  
Key Resources

The key resources, necessary for the process of transformation of the corporate innovation system of high-tech enterprises in the framework of the fourth industrial revolution «Industry 4.0» have been investigated. The main objective for enterprises is the creation of unique research centers, search laboratories, small innovative groups, and technology associations. A conclusion has been made, that domestic enterprises in modern conditions need to implement the procedure of analysis of existing business processes, including the life cycle of products and supply chains.

scholarly journals Production and maintenance in industries: impact of industry 4.0

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Firoz khan Fasuludeen Kunju ◽  
Nida Naveed ◽  
Muhammad Naveed Anwar ◽  
Mir Irfan Ul Haq
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Data ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Production Control ◽  
Present Condition ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Automatic Production ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Production industries are undergoing a digital transition, referred to as the fourth industrial revolution or Industry 4.0, as a result of rapidly expanding advances in information and communication technology. The purpose of this research is to provide a conceptual insight into the impact of unique capabilities from the fourth industrial revolution on production and maintenance tasks in terms of providing the existing production companies a boost by making recommendations on areas and tasks of great potential. Design/methodology/approach A survey and a literature review are among the research methods used in the research. The survey collected empirical data using a semi-structured questionnaire, which provided a broad overview of the company's present condition in terms of production and maintenance, resulting in more comprehensive and specific information regarding the study topics. Findings The study points out that, the implementation of I4.0-technology leads to an increase in production, asset utilization, quality, reduced machine down time in industries, and maintenance. Sensor technology, big data analysis, cloud technologies, mobile end devices, and real-time location systems are now being implemented to improve production processes and boost organizational competitiveness. Moreover, the study highlights that data acquired throughout the production process is utilized for quality control, predictive maintenance, and automatic production control. Furthermore, I4.0 solutions help companies to be more efficient with assets at each stage of the process, allowing them to have a stronger control on inventories and operational-optimization potential. Originality/value The findings of the study was supported by empirical data collected through survey that provides an intangible understanding of the importance of distinctive capabilities from the I4.0 revolution on production and maintenance tasks. In this study, some recommendations and guidelines to enhance these tasks are provided that are vital for existing production companies.

THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION (INDUSTRY 4.0) A SOCIAL INNOVATION PERSPECTIVE

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Klaus Schwab
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Socioeconomic Impact ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Rapid Pace ◽  
Sustainable System ◽  
Industrial Revolutions

The rapid pace of technological developments played a key role in the previous industrial revolutions. However, the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) and its embedded technology diffusion progress is expected to grow exponentially in terms of technical change and socioeconomic impact. Therefore, coping with such transformation require a holistic approach that encompasses innovative and sustainable system solutions and not just technological ones. In this article, we propose a framework that can facilitate the interaction between technological and social innovation to continuously come up with proactive, and hence timely, sustainable strategies. These strategies can leverage economic rewards, enrich society at large, and protect the environment. The new forthcoming opportunities that will be generated through the next industrial wave are gigantic at all levels. However, the readiness for such revolutionary conversion require coupling the forces of technological innovation and social innovation under the sustainability umbrella.

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