scholarly journals A new management approach based on Additive Manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 requirements

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-135
Author(s):  
J. Patalas-Maliszewska ◽  
M. Topczak
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Nowadays, it is necessary to formulate and implement a development strategy in manufacturing enterprises, in line with the assumptions of the Industry 4.0 concept. In this context, a gap in the research has been observed in effective management methods, in order to gain a competitive advantage through the implementation and use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies. The main purpose of the study is to build a new approach to management, based on the implementation of new AM technologies and good practice. This paper uses the detailed literature studies and results from the empirical research of some 250 Polish manufacturing enterprises; this material contains a sample thereof, processed into a new approach. The major contributions of the work are as follows: (1) identification of current management areas in which manufacturing companies focus their activities, in the context of Industry 4.0, (2) the establishment of the correlation between gaining a competitive advantage and implementing AM technologies in the context of Industry 4.0, (3) Defining the so-called AM4.0CARD as a new management approach, based on AM technologies and the requirements of Industry 4.0. Managers of manufacturing enterprises, thanks to the use of the proposed approach, may take a strategic decision, regarding the implementation of AM technologies, due to the possibility of forecasting the impact of such an investment on the improvement of the company's competitive advantage.

scholarly journals Modelling the Demand for AM Technologies in Polish Manufacturing Enterprises Using Bayesian Networks

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 601
Author(s):  
Justyna Patalas-Maliszewska ◽  
Małgorzata Śliwa ◽  
Marcin Topczak
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Bayesian Networks ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Additive Technologies ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Automotive Manufacturing ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Economic Practice ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies

Combining the knowledge about additive manufacturing technologies available in the literature with the results of empirical research in Polish manufacturing enterprises, regarding the implementation of AM, using the Bayesian network, will allow the recent demand for AM technologies to be defined in the context of an industry’s needs. The main purpose of the study is to build a new model that integrates: (1) knowledge about the implementation of AM in manufacturing companies, gained from the literature, (2) knowledge about the demands and state of the use of AM from 250 Polish metal and automotive manufacturing enterprises, and (3) Bayesian networks. The results reveal that the model developed is able to accurately detect the key determinants of the implementation process of AM technologies within a manufacturing company and identify the specific requirements for the further implementation of additive technologies. The freshness of our work is defining the demand for AM technology based on the knowledge gained from literature and knowledge received through empirical study. The possibilities of using the results of research in economic practice were demonstrated. This new approach can be treated as a solution, which will both direct and help mangers to take the decision to implement AM technologies.

The role of innovation in building competitive advantages: an empirical investigation

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prodromos Chatzoglou ◽  
Dimitrios Chatzoudes
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose Nowadays, innovation appears as one of the main driving forces of organisational success. Despite the above fact, its impact on the propensity of an organisation to develop and sustain a competitive advantage has not yet received sufficient empirical investigation. The purpose of this paper is to enhance the existing empirical literature by focusing on the antecedents of innovation and its impact on competitive advantage. It proposes a newly developed conceptual framework that adopts a three-step approach, highlighting areas that have rarely been simultaneously examined before. Design/methodology/approach The examination of the proposed conceptual framework was performed with the use of a newly developed structured questionnaire that was distributed to a group of Greek manufacturing companies. The questionnaire has been successfully completed by chief executive officers (CEOs) from 189 different companies. CEOs were used as key respondents due to their knowledge and experience. The reliability and the validity of the questionnaire were thoroughly examined. Empirical data were analysed using the structural equation modelling technique. The study is empirical (based on primary data), explanatory (examines cause and effect relationships), deductive (tests research hypotheses) and quantitative (includes the analysis of quantitative data collected with the use of a structured questionnaire). Findings Results indicate that knowledge management, intellectual capital, organisational capabilities and organisational culture have significant direct and indirect effects on innovation, underlining the importance of their simultaneous enhancement. Finally, the positive effect of innovation on the creation of competitive advantages is empirically validated, bridging the gap in the relevant literature and offering avenues for additional future research. Originality/value The causal relationship between innovation and competitive advantage, despite its significant theoretical support, has not been empirically validated. The present paper aspires to bridge this gap, investigating the impact of innovation on the development of competitive advantages. Moreover, the present study adopts a multidimensional approach that has never been explored in the existing innovation literature, making the examination of the proposed conceptual framework an interesting research topic.

scholarly journals Analysis of Factors Giving the Opportunity for Implementation of Innovations on the Example of Manufacturing Enterprises in the Silesian Province

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 5850 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henryk Wojtaszek ◽  
Ireneusz Miciuła
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Incentive Systems ◽  
Independence Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Sample Test ◽  
Implementation Of Innovations

This paper analyzes the actions that improve innovativeness in production enterprises in the Silesian province. Innovation is one of the elements that allows to achieve a competitive advantage. It is justified to research various factors that are important in improving innovativeness. The research includes selected production enterprises in the Silesian province, adopting the descriptive statistics measures and statistic tests: random sample test, chi-square independence test and the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test based on a survey questionnaire. Some of the most important factors determining the possibilities of innovation by manufacturing companies were detected contacts with other enterprises, R&D centers and counseling institutions, competitive position of the company, and creating appropriate incentive systems.

scholarly journals Quality Culture of Manufacturing Enterprises: A Possible Way to Adaptation to Industry 4.0

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Durana ◽  
Kral ◽  
Stehel ◽  
Lazaroiu ◽  
Sroka
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Individual Quality ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Continuous Innovation ◽  
Quality Culture ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Significant Factors

The concept of Industry 4.0 means a new paradigm of modern manufacturing. This phenomenon requires continuous innovation processes and technological development from each enterprise. Traditional concepts of quality must absorb changes and prepare themselves for new challenges. The studies linked to successful adaptation to Industry 4.0 focus mostly on technical dimensions and forget the impact of organisational culture. One should, however, remember that quality culture plays a crucial role in the organisational culture of manufacturing enterprises with elements of quality management implemented. Developed quality cultures support the innovation environment, which is why it is necessary for the enterprises to identify the current level of their quality culture and detect significant factors that differentiate individual quality cultures and focus on them. Given this fact, the aim of the paper is to analyse the typical cultures and quality concepts and to detect the factors that differentiate individual quality cultures in Slovakia. We use data from our own survey; dependences were indicated by means of correspondence analysis and the test of proportion. The improvement and assurance of quality, the use of information and the overall effectiveness are significant factors detected by the discriminant analysis. The conclusions of the survey may be used by scientific researchers but especially by manufacturing enterprises interested in quality which are coming to terms with the era of Industry 4.0.

A business process and portfolio management approach for Industry 4.0 transformation

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Richard ◽  
Robert Pellerin ◽  
Jocelyn Bellemare ◽  
Nathalie Perrier
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Portfolio Management ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Project Portfolio ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Project Portfolio Management ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to address the difficulties faced by manufacturing enterprises by providing a project portfolio management approach supporting the selection and prioritization of various Industry 4.0 projects where business process analysis is used to ensure the strategic alignment and value of the project portfolio.Design/methodology/approachThe design research methodology, a mixed applied research methodology, was used to develop and test the proposed approach.FindingsDespite the growing interest of the scientific and industrial communities in I4.0, it seems that there is no method by which manufacturing companies can select a large number of improvement projects. Moreover, studies tend to focus on the evaluation and implementation of a single technology, while the transformation of an intelligent plant requires the consolidation and coordination of many initiatives to achieve a global objective.Originality/valueThe proposed project portfolio management model offers support to enterprises during their digital transformation and improves their processes by integrating technology levers through consistent and achievable selection of I4.0 initiatives while meeting strategic goals and objectives.

scholarly journals Role of Servitization, Digitalization, and Innovation Performance in Manufacturing Enterprises

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9878
Author(s):  
Lei Shen ◽  
Cong Sun ◽  
Muhammad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Business Innovation ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Enterprise Innovation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The structure of the manufacturing industry has forced manufacturing companies to understand the importance of digitalization and servitization transformation, in terms of production and R&D. In this study, we examine the relationship between servitization, digitization, and enterprise innovation performance through the lens of dynamic capabilities within enterprises. We also discuss the impact of the transformation servitization strategy on business innovation, and the mechanisms by which it impacts business innovation performance. The study’s findings indicate that servitization significantly contributes to innovation performance, and digitalization acts as a mediating mechanism between the proposed relationships. Thus, this article argues for the integration and growth of servitization and digitization.

scholarly journals Implementasi enterprise resource planning dan proses akuntansi: Studi eksploratori pada perusahaan manufaktur skala besar

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-102
Author(s):  
Agnes Utari Widyaningdyah
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Accounting Data ◽  
The Impact

The competitive business environment has forced companies to compete by providing real-time accounting data in the strategic decision-making process. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a solution that can be applied to help the company offers real-time accounting information through the integrated accounting process. This study aims to examine the underlying reasons and the impacts of the ERP implementation on accounting processes in manufacturing companies. This research is an exploratory study using a mixed-method approach via questionnaires, observations, and depth interviews with the ERP users in two large-scale manufacturing enterprises in Surabaya. The result indicates that the impact realized after the ERP systems went live related to the main reasons for ERP implementation. But this study fails to provide evidence that ERP implementation brings new accounting methods and practices. The reasons for this phenomenon will be discussed in-depth in this paper. This research is expected to contribute to the realm of accounting information systems that the implementation of an information system should be aligned with the needs and the company's business strategy.

scholarly journals The Impact of digitization and automation of production on the role of the workforce in companies in Slovakia

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 ◽  
pp. 01055
Author(s):  
Julia Rakovská
Keyword(s):  
Market Economy ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Current View ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Production Logistics ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this article was to evaluate the current view of domestic and foreign authors on problems and trends of production logistics in the conditions of globalization and to explore possibilities of development of the concept of Industry 4.0 in Slovakia. We also focused on the digitalization of processes, which are one of the basic prerequisites for the company's operation in the Industry 4.0 concept. The current conditions in the Slovak Republic, resulting from the functioning of the market economy, create new opportunities and the need to apply business approaches in production management. It is a prerequisite for the success not only of manufacturing companies to find balance between modern trends and technologies and people with necessary knowledge and skills.

scholarly journals An Investigation to the Industry 4.0 Readiness of Manufacturing Enterprises

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Multinational Enterprise ◽  
Aluminum Production ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Smart Industry

The visions of what constitutes the Industry 4.0 is an industry based on gains in efficiency and productivity enhancements supported by integrated, smart information systems. This has caused information systems strategic misalignment that present a severe barrier to National and organizational aspirations. This paper studies the readiness of manufacturing companies for the Industry 4.0, by using a case study of Chinese multinational enterprise in the aluminum production sector. The research design follows a rigorous grounded theory approach, which consisted of 41 semi-structured interviews in 7 different company branches. Based on this case study, the paper proposes an IS strategic misalignment model that identifies three levels of misalignment that need to be resolved before the vision of the smart industry can be realized. Six main categories of causes and five main categories of consequences of IS strategic misalignment are presented. This study contributes to the IS alignment literature and provides important implications for the achievement of Industry 4.0 in practice.

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