Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Hanaa Abdulraheem Yamani ◽  
Waleed Tageldin Elsigini
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
The Future ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Definition Of

The current era is witnessing many changes on various levels. The information and communication revolutions are considered one of the important changes which has cast a shadow over how different institutions in society work via the phenomenon of digitization. As some of the most important institutions of society, industrial companies have been responding to this phenomenon of digital transformation to improve products and customer service while achieving a significant profitable return. This response by these institutions to the digital transformation has resulted in the emergence of the so-called fourth industrial revolution. In this context, this chapter reviews the definition of digital transformation as well as its dimensions, benefits, and obstacles. It also comments on the future of digital transformation and its relationship with industry. Ultimately it presents the fourth industrial revolution in terms of its definition, history, criteria, benefits, and the challenges it faces moving into the future.

Adjustment of enterprises to the requirements of the fourth industrial revolution – regional approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-48
Author(s):  
Andrzej Sokołowski ◽  
Małgorzata Markowska
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Research ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Composite Indicator ◽  
Composite Indicators ◽  
Regional Approach ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
The Future

The aim of the paper is to propose a composite indicator characterising the level of development of Polish NUTS 2 regions with respect to the implementation and results of the changes the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) entails, and to present a ranking of regions illustrating the degree to which enterprises have adjusted to the requirements of Industry 4.0. Data used for the calculations have been based on the results of an experimental research conducted by Statistics Poland (GUS) in 2019. Two methods for constructing the composite indicators have been used – classical and iterative which is to assess the indicator’s resilience to the influence of any potential outliers. 10 sub-criteria, covered by 21 variables have been taken into account. Opolskie region appeared to be the best NUTS 2 region in Poland in terms of the implementation of the requirements outlined by Industry 4.0. The evaluation of the proposed composite indicator will be possible when comparing it with the results of similar surveys carried out by GUS in the future.

Industrial Maintenance Entering the Industry 4.0 Era

2021 ◽  
pp. 229-250
Author(s):  
Pedro Fernandes Anunciação ◽  
Vitor Manuel Lemos Dinis ◽  
Francisco Madeira Esteves
Keyword(s):  
Asset Management ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Response Times ◽  
Production Lines ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
Management Condition ◽  
Industrial Maintenance

Industry 4.0 marks the beginning of the so-called fourth industrial revolution. The new emerging information technologies, such as internet of things, cloud computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, among others, have challenged the management and organization of industrial companies. They have now shorter market response times, higher quality requirements, and customization needs, which challenges many industrial areas from production to maintenance, from design to asset management. The maintenance and asset management condition and the reliability of production lines are closely linked and constitute key areas of good industrial operation. This work seeks to present a roadmap proposal for the management of industrial assets from maintenance management. In addition, it seeks to identify the key elements for a roadmap design and proposes a set of management questions to assess maintenance maturity.

Entrepreneurship

2018 ◽  
pp. 2998-3008
Author(s):  
Mehmet Eymen Eryılmaz
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Strong Relationships

Many people will agree on the idea that entrepreneurship is one of the most important business concepts in recent days. In addition, it is said that we are experiencing the fourth industrial revolution (or Industry 4.0). Information and communication technologies are one of the key elements of this period. Therefore, some information about these two components, “entrepreneurship” and “information and communication technologies”, are given and the possible and strong relationships between them are discussed in this study.

Digital Transformation in the Utilities Industry

2019 ◽  
pp. 304-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Teixeira de Azevedo ◽  
Alaide Barbosa Martins ◽  
Sergio Takeo Kofuji
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Water Treatment Plant ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Industrial Internet ◽  
Management Of Resources ◽  
Third Industrial Revolution

Nowadays, there is a digital transformation in industry, which is being referred to as a new revolution, known as the fourth industrial revolution. Today, we are in the fourth industrial revolution, which strongly supports itself at enabling technologies, such as: Internet of Things (IoT), big data, cyber-physical systems (CPS) and cloud computing. These technologies are working cooperatively to promote a digital transformation in the forms of: Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet Consortium and Advanced Manufacturing. To meet these needs and as a proof of concept, a platform for digital transformation for a water issue is proposed with the objective of achieving an efficient management of resources linked to rational use of water. For the platform definition, a survey was performed of the process of a water treatment plant from the third industrial revolution and improved the process by applying the concepts of digital transformation to improve the new platform.

The corona crisis as a catalyst for the digital transformation in the sanitary trade?

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 2-12
Author(s):  
Marcus Diedrich ◽  
Markus Peplinski
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Work Design ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Infrastructure ◽  
The Future ◽  
Framework Conditions ◽  
Working World

The term Work 4.0 is connected with the discussion about the fourth industrial revolution, but focuses on modes of working conditions – not only in the industrial sector but also in the entire working world. The digital transformation is leading to profound changes in business models, organizations and work design. The working world of the future will be more digital, flexible and networked. The corona crisis has shifted the framework conditions with regard to communication both within the company and with customers. Many companies are becoming aware that too little money and time has been invested in digital infrastructure. The aim of this essay is to fnd out to what extent the corona crisis serves as a catalyst for the digital transformation in the specialist sanitary trade. The study carried out for this purpose leads to the result that the use of video conferences and home offces have increased and will also be used more frequently in the future. In contrast, the use of targeted multi-channel measures in the form of virtual showrooms is on the decline.

Book review: Mirosław Grewiński, Marek Kawa, Joanna Lizut, Gilberto Marzano: TOWARDS CHANGES OF THE LABOR MARKET, SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

2021 ◽  
Vol 562 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-30
Author(s):  
Łukasz Arendt
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
The Future ◽  
Information And Communication

The monograph published in English, which is the result of the project "Transformers - for the future labor market", takes up important issues of changes in the labor market in the context of technological development, which recently focuses on topics such as labor market polarization, automation and robotization , the effects of the fourth industrial revolution. The main threads discussed in the following chapters of the monograph relate to social and economic changes conditioned by the development of technology, in particular information and communication technologies, as well as the fourth industrial revolution, referred to as Industry 4.0. The main areas of analysis in the project "Transformers - for the future labor market" were presented in a synthetic way: the future of skills and competences, the future of professions and jobs, challenges related to education, as well as the conclusions drawn from desk-research analyzes and focus groups.

scholarly journals Regional development: organizational and economic mechanism in the context of the fourth industrial revolution

2021 ◽  
pp. 144-155
Author(s):  
Marina Slonimska ◽  
Nadezhda Dubko ◽  
Elena Veretennikova
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Economic Mechanism ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Systemic Transformation

Relevance of the research topic. The information and knowledge flow management is an important component for regional development in the context of the fourth industrial revolution. It allows taking advantage of the opportunities hidden in the digital transformation of the business community and providing the transformations necessary to reorient development towards inclusive and sustainable growth. Formulation of the problem. Managing the process of introducing Industry 4.0 technologies based on effective state and collective strategies opens up opportunities for regional development, but requires the development of special decision support tools, scientific substantiation of the model of systemic transformation of the region, identification of the main stakeholders and the mechanism of their interaction. Analysis of recent research and publications. The works of such researchers as Yasheva G. A. and Fateev V. S. (Belarus), Lenchuk E. B. (Russia), Götz M. and Jankowska B. (Poland), Ciffolilli A. and Muscio A. (Italy) and others are devoted to the issues of territorial and regional development in the context of the fourth industrial revolution. Selection of unexplored parts of the general problem. The mechanism of small businesses involving in the process of the necessary systemic transformation in the context of the fourth industrial revolution has not been sufficiently studied. Setting the task, the purpose of the study. The purpose of the study is to analyze the theories of regional development in the context of the fourth industrial revolution and to propose an organizational and economic mechanism for the digital transformation of the regional business community, including the SMEs’ sector. Method or methodology for conducting research. The research used the methods of analogies, analysis and synthesis, sociological survey. Presentation of the main material (results of work). The article analyzes the main concepts of regional development, concludes that it is necessary to consolidate regional actors according to the ‘Quadruple Helix’ model based on inter-organizational information systems in order to introduce Industry 4.0 technologies. An algorithm for the development of an electronic platform from a cluster site to an information system of integrated supply chains is proposed on the example of the Novopolotsk innovative and industrial petrochemical cluster. The field of application of results. The results of the research can be used by companies providing activity in regional development and small business support, in scientific and educational institutions, in public administration. Conclusions according to the article. Networked connections between regional actors, innovation networks based on the open innovation paradigm and integrated supply chains promote region development in the context of the fourth industrial revolution, this requires appropriate institutional conditions.

scholarly journals Industry X: Products for the Future

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-102
Author(s):  
David Gheorghe-Alin ◽  
Toncian Vlad-Ionut
Keyword(s):  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
The Future ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract The authors of this paper are introducing a new concept for definition of the future of Industry 4.0 and are presenting details and characteristics of the concept Industry X regarding the current global digitalization of Automotive Industry. Starting from the Mechanical Age (Industry 1.0) and until the Digital Age (Industry 4.0) which is already ongoing, the authors are identifying and defining the shape of the nearby future through the so called “Quantum Age” or the next step in the Industrial Revolution: Industry X.

Digital Transformation in the Utilities Industry

2021 ◽  
pp. 838-865
Author(s):  
Marcelo Teixeira de Azevedo ◽  
Alaide Barbosa Martins ◽  
Sergio Takeo Kofuji
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Water Treatment Plant ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Industrial Internet ◽  
Management Of Resources ◽  
Third Industrial Revolution

Nowadays, there is a digital transformation in industry, which is being referred to as a new revolution, known as the fourth industrial revolution. Today, we are in the fourth industrial revolution, which strongly supports itself at enabling technologies, such as: Internet of Things (IoT), big data, cyber-physical systems (CPS) and cloud computing. These technologies are working cooperatively to promote a digital transformation in the forms of: Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet Consortium and Advanced Manufacturing. To meet these needs and as a proof of concept, a platform for digital transformation for a water issue is proposed with the objective of achieving an efficient management of resources linked to rational use of water. For the platform definition, a survey was performed of the process of a water treatment plant from the third industrial revolution and improved the process by applying the concepts of digital transformation to improve the new platform.

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