Industry 4.0 technologies have been disrupting the automotive industry for the past few years. The changes bring shift in the established paradigm and automotive sector has taken a leading role in implementing various elements of this revolution. Mar- gins from selling new vehicles are considered very low, so companies understand the importance of innovation and efficiency improvements. In our research, we explore the most relevant technologies connected to automation and Industry 4.0 in automotive industry with purpose to find deeper connections in obtained information. The aim of our research was also together with production managers and/or process managers to evaluate the level of components and technologies within the concept of Industry 4.0 and automation implemented in automotive manufacturing companies’ operations in Slovakia. Results point to high level of application of automation technologies within the automotive industry and to positive correlation between the level of implemen- tation of elements of advanced automation and the number of implemented base technologies within the key supporting technologies of Industry 4.0.
Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is currently represen- ting one of the main driving forces in environment. Industry 4.0 and new emerging technologies already affect many business areas, stimulate innovations and increase innovation activities. In many sectors, organizations are actively preparing for the chal- lenges and changes associated with this revolution and its dynamicity. It is also the case of healthcare sector. This technological revolution is expected to bring a num- ber of trends that will fundamentally change the way healthcare works, such as the use of communication tools for patients and medical teams to intensify the transfer of treatment from hospital to home without interrupting outpatient services. Many studies show that developments in healthcare are mainly influenced by the digital transformation. Innovations are primarily focusing on prevention, early diagnosis and on improvement of quality of life and health. Technologies, such as the use of artifi- cial intelligence, telemedicine, smart devices, and robotics, will simplify and speed up processes and services in healthcare. The aim of the paper is to examine the trends and innovations in healthcare in the context of Industry 4.0 and new emerging tech- nologies and to measure their level of application and satisfaction within healthcare providers. To collect the data, we used a questionnaire survey, that was performed on 100 healthcare providers from Slovak Republic.
The paper discusses the topic of Industry 4.0 as one of the key trends that are shaping the current business environment as well as the whole society. Industry 4.0 is often represented by the latest technical innovations and new technologies. Many experts and researchers have already pointed out the significant benefits of Industry 4.0 adoption in terms of lower costs, improved efficiencies, increased yield, mass customization, and most importantly, new revenue and business models. However, the level of adoption of Industry 4.0 can vary across industries and companies. There are still differences in the companies' approaches to adapting to the technologies and technological progress connected with Industry 4.0. In our research, we focused on manufacturing companies from various industries and studied their perceptions of the current state of Industry 4.0 in respective industries and its effect on competitiveness. We used structural interviews to gather the data on the sample of 47 companies.
Nowadays, the topic of technology implementation is gaining more importance. Industry 4.0 technologies can bring significant benefits to companies, especially improvements to their competitive position as well as to their value chains and business processes. New challenges and opportunities are arising nowadays, especially with the transition to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, known as Industry 4.0. Emerging and disruptive technologies are at the center of the transformation to Industry 4.0. In this context, the automotive sector, which is often considered a leader in innovation, plays a crucial role. The paper presents the results of research that was aimed at examining the current attitude of selected companies in the automotive sector and their perception of the necessity of implementing Industry 4.0 technologies. To gather the data, structural interviews were conducted with 22 companies in the automotive sector, which were mostly large-sized companies with international operations. The paper also discusses the current trends and challenges connected to Industry 4.0 in the automotive sector.
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