scholarly journals Industry 4.0: Costa Rica’s State-Of-The-Art in relation to Technology and Value Addition

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 210-224
Author(s):  
Tom Okot ◽  
Mariana Campos Guilcrits ◽  
Enrique Monge Navarro

The main objective of this investigation is to describe the current landscape of Industry 4.0 in Costa Rica. Industry 4.0 is a combination of technologies, such as robotics, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI). Latin America has mostly focused on the development of IoT technology. Costa Rica ranks second in terms of IoT implementation, with a strong focus on environmentally sustainable innovations. New technologies emerge daily, and the IoT is among these technologies. Thus, after comparing Costa Rica with other countries and regions, there are several areas of opportunity to upscale these revolutionary technologies beyond the IoT. The government of Costa Rica and local businesses should work on a joint roadmap to upskill the population on using these technologies. Additionally, this research provides resources and opportunities for experimentation through design thinking, allowing more innovation creation based on trial and error to find the best solutions to implement to add value.

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
GEOFFREY JONES ◽  
ANDREW SPADAFORA

Between the 1970s and the 2000s, Costa Rica became established as the world’s leading ecotourism destination. This article argues that although Costa Rica benefited from biodiversity and a pleasant climate, the country’s preeminence in ecotourism requires more than a natural resource endowment explanation. While previous literature has emphasized the efforts of the government and nongovernment organizations, this article demonstrates the critical role of small entrepreneurs in the co-creation of the industry. Making extensive use of oral history, the article explores the role of tour companies in drawing affluent Western ecotourists to the country, and of the creators of ecolodges and other forms of accommodation in providing them with somewhere to stay. Clustering created positive externalities, drawing new entrepreneurs into the industry who could also learn from knowledge spillovers. There were downsides to the new industry. The creation of the national image of a natural paradise enabled many businesses which were not environmentally sustainable to free ride on the green image.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 366-379
Author(s):  
Sharad Rajbhandari ◽  
Ghanashyam Khanal ◽  
Seeprata Parajuli ◽  
Dipendra Karki

Background: Industry 4.0 is the revolution of industrial process along with the adaptation of technological changes and advancement. With the passage of time industry 4.0 has been catching the attention of industries all over the world. Various studies and literatures seem to be emerging regarding industry 4.0 around the globe. However, in Nepalese context no study has been conducted on the particular field. Objective:This study aims to study the current status of industries in Kathmandu valley and analyzes the factors affecting industrial readiness for industry 4.0 amidst the effects of the pandemic. It tries to review the industrial readiness for industry 4.0 in Nepal. Methods: Systematic literature review was conducted to analyze various literatures around the world along with 20 empirical reviews to make this study more efficient. Also, conceptual framework was developed to draw roadmap of the study. Results: We found that Nepal has got many problems in adoption of the concept of Industry 4.0. Our study noticed that along with the involvement of much unskilled labor force in industries, lack of infrastructural development and innovation, and ineffective government policy are the vital ones. Conclusion and implication: This study concludes that Nepal has huge unskilled workers relatively to skilled workers that are means for adaptation of new technologies, replacing manual work and the government from policy level needs to focus on this. This study will be beneficiary for Ministry of Information and technology, Ministry of industry, Ministry of Education, Health and science, Policy makers, Foreign as well as domestic investors, and for authors and graduating students in understanding industries readiness for 4.0 in Nepal.


2022 ◽  
pp. 203-230
Author(s):  
Poshan Yu ◽  
Haiyue Gu ◽  
Yue Zhao ◽  
Aashrika Ahuja

With the acceleration of the digital transformation and technological upgradation of various industries, in the wake of application of new technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things, the demand for data storage, computing, transmission, and applications has greatly increased. Remote working, remote education, and e-commerce on account of the pandemic have led to a drastic increase in data consumption as well. The processing and analysis of massive data requires the construction of an information infrastructure—Internet Data Center (IDC). In the past few years, China's government has been dedicating itself to the task of constructing IDCs in some underdeveloped areas and establishing more detailed regulations. This chapter introduces some basic policies and implications behind this and a mathematical way to quantitatively analyse the investment efficiency of R&D resources in China's different regions. Several recommendations for the government and the society at large have also been outlined in this chapter for improvement in the whole ecosystem for IDCs in China.


2019 ◽  
pp. 553-560
Author(s):  
John Child ◽  
David Faulkner ◽  
Stephen Tallman ◽  
Linda Hsieh

In concluding the book, Chapter 25 argues that cooperation is becoming the preferred strategy for business and public organizations to adopt in the new economy. It is taking on new forms that are adapted to changing market expectations and new technological possibilities in the rapidly evolving business environment. New technologies such as ICT and blockchain are reducing the potential for and value of partner opportunism, making cooperation more efficient and less costly while enabling managers to pinpoint potential partners for ever more focused purposes. Cooperative strategy offers a viable solution for pooling together the required resources to seize the opportunities offered by Industry 4.0, which is driven by AI, the Internet of Things, and Big Data. Looking ahead, the personalization of technologies envisaged in Industry 5.0 will require an increasing number of collaborations between organizations from different sectors, both firms and social/public bodies.


2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 174-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Strange ◽  
Antonella Zucchella

Purpose This paper aims to provide an assessment of how the widespread adoption of new digital technologies (i.e. the Internet of things, big data and analytics, robotic systems and additive manufacturing) might affect the location and organisation of activities within global value chains (GVCs). Design/methodology/approach The approach in this paper is to review various sources about the potential adoption and impact of the new digital technologies (commonly known collectively as Industry 4.0), to contrast these technologies with existing technologies, and to consider how the new technologies might lead to new configurations involving suppliers, firms and customers. Findings The authors report that the new digital technologies have considerable potential to disrupt how and where activities are located and organised within GVCs), and who captures the value-added within those chains. They also report that Industry 4.0 is still in its infancy, but that its effects are already having an impact upon the nature of competition and corporate strategies in many industries. Social/implications In particular, the authors draw attention to the potential cyber-risks and implications for the privacy of individuals, and hence, the need for regulation. Originality/value This is the first published paper to consider the likely separate and joint impacts of the new digital technologies on the practice and theory of international business.


Author(s):  
Mark Schofield ◽  
Aniekan Emmanuel Essien

Although the concept of Industry 4.0 is still in its infancy, the ramifications of this emerging technology are beginning to be felt across various industries. This chapter deals with the application of new technology, such as the internet of things (IoT), big data and analytics, robotic systems, and additive manufacturing, in global value chains (GVCs). Secondary sources about Industry 4.0 are explored in order to compare new technologies and understand how they could impact manufacturers, companies, and consumers. The effects of digital technologies on location and coordination of work, as well as the capture of value in global value chains, are also discussed in this chapter. In particular, the chapter highlights the risks of cyberattacks and their consequences for individuals' privacy, calling for regulation in international and remote work contexts.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.29) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Noor Hatema ◽  
Yusri Yusof ◽  
Aini Zuhra A. Kadir ◽  
Mohammed M A

There is a considerable industrial standard transfer. This will drive to the adaptable usage of various globally shared, emerging within the manufacturing field by Combining advanced manufacturing models such as the Internet of things, cloud computing, service-oriented technologies, big data, and recently Cloud Manufacturing. Cloud manufacturing a program is a combined program that empowers manufacturers to distribute sources contribute manufacturing services and including supports compatible cooperation. Economically significantources, such as the manufacture of software tools, importance, knowledge, and manufacturing capacity, and material, then become available to supposed users on a global basis, the principal benefits and difficulties of achieving cloud manufacturing are analyzed. the key New technologies for manufacturing model, is cloud manufacturing, cloud manufacturing aims to achieve full participation, free of charge, And easy for utilization of various sources and manufacturing abilities in the form of manufacturing setting. This paper contributes an overview of the cloud manufacturing.  


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 5592
Author(s):  
Vule Reljić ◽  
Ivana Milenković ◽  
Slobodan Dudić ◽  
Jovan Šulc ◽  
Brajan Bajči

New technologies, such as cloud computing, the Internet of Things, wireless communications, etc., have already become part of our daily lives. This paper provides an insight into one of the new technologies, i.e., augmented reality (AR), as part of the manufacturing paradigm Industry 4.0 (I4.0). The aim of this paper is to contribute to the current state in the field of AR by assessing the main areas of the application of AR, the used devices and the tracking methods in support of the digitalization of the industry. Searches via Science Direct, Google Scholar and the Internet in general have resulted in the collection of a large number of papers. The examined works are classified according to several criteria and the most important data resulting from them are presented here. A comprehensive analysis of the literature has indicated the main areas of application of AR in I4.0 and, among these, those that stand out are maintenance, assembly and human robot collaboration. Finally, a roadmap for the application of AR in companies is proposed and the most promising future areas of research are listed.


The study aims to find out factors The Internet of Things (IoT) approach - is a technology that is reconfiguring the sectors of activity, changing the definitions of how objects are connected to each other, today it is being applied in companies and industries, transforming the scenario how companies compete, changing the business models, structure and process of organizations. The following article aims to conceptualize IoT, work safety, industry 4.0 and analyze how these applications are implemented in companies in the industrial pole of Amazonas. We sought to understand and identify through the concepts the challenges and impacts on companies and industries. With the advancement of new technologies, the Internet of Things has been transforming and changing showing that companies are investing in different smart technologies, that is, IoT has become one of the pillars of industry 4.0, bringing modernity, security and optimization of the manufacturing of industries as quick data analysis, production decision making and cost reduction. At the end of the elaboration of this work, it was observed that the chosen theme is of great importance mainly in the transition of new technologies, security and information. A bibliographic search was made, with references and information able to form a more comprehensive analysis on the topic.


Author(s):  
Oreste Preti

Nestas duas últimas décadas observamos, em todos os continentes, uma expansão da modalidade de Educação a Distância. Países têm investido na criação de universidades dedicadas unicamente a atuarem nesta modalidade: a Open University na Inglaterra, Austrália e Índia, a FernUniversität na Alemanha, a Uned na Espanha e Costa Rica, a Universidade Aberta em Portugal, a Télé-Université no Canadá, a UNA na Venezuela, a Unidad Universitária del Sur de Santafé de Bogotá, etc. A maioria delas atendendo a mais de 100 mil estudantes e oferecendo cursos os mais variados. Qual o sentido desta expansão? A Educação a Distância, por sua flexibilidade e economia de escala, tem sido chamada para dar uma resposta aos desafios político-social, econômico, pedagógico e tecnológico, postos à sociedade com a implantação do programa neoliberal, a globalização da economia e a introdução das novas tecnologias no sistema produtivo e de comunicação. Mas, ela tem essa potencialidade? Quais as limitações e os desafios encontrados? Como dar conta do divórcio entre o desenvolvimento dos conhecimentos e as limitadas oportunidades de acesso? Como garantir uma educação para todos, se os recursos públicos são cada vez mais escassos e reduzidos e os meios tecnológicos de comunicação ainda não foram socializados? É sobre este cenário que iremos deter nossas reflexões. Palavras-Chave: educação a distância, globalização, função da educação, comunicação de massa. Abstract In these two last decades, we notice, in all the continents, an expansion of the Distance Education. Many countries have invested in the foundation of universities full time devoted to this methodology (modalidade?): Open University (UK, Australia and India), FernUniversität (Germany), Uned (Spain and Costa Rica), Universidade Aberta (Portugal), Télé-Unversité du Québec (Canada), UNA (Venezuela), and so on, most of them enrolling more than 100.000 students and offering a diversity of courses. Which the reason of this expansion? Distance Education, for his flexibility and economy scale, can offer the way to solution of the political, social, economic, educational and technological challenges, raised from the new liberal program, from the (globalização) of the economy e from the introduction of the new technologies in the productive system and in the communication. Has it this strength? Which are the limitations (contraints ?) and the challenges? How to resolve the divorce between the development of knowledge and the restricted opportunities of access? How to guarantee education for all if the government resources are more and more scarce and reduced and the media aren’t yet socialized in Brazil? About this setting we’ll think. Keywords: distance education, globalization, function of education, mass media.


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