Pillars of Technological Advancement and Indicators of Scientific Production of Industry 4.0

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.

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The Shift Towards Operations Management 4.0

Adel

2023

Digital Business and Optimizing Operating Strategies

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It is acknowledged that the rapid advancement in technological developments has driven digital transformation in organizations. Thus, the conventional value chain management and control approaches are shifting towards smart, data-driven management and control systems through the digitalization of product/service life cycle. This study contributes to the body of knowledge with a comprehensive literature review of Industry 4.0 technologies, and its implications on operations management research. Moreover, due to the multidisciplinary nature of Industry 4.0, it was imperative to reveal, discern, and discover the interconnected research themes with operations management to identify future research trends. The synthesis of existing literature illustrates that digitalization, end-to-end value chains, real-time monitoring and control systems, smart management systems and intelligent decision-making, collaborative and sustainable ecosystems, dynamic capabilities, and intelligent organizations are all future research trends of Operations Management 4.0.

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Pillars of Technological Advancement and Indicators of Scientific Production of Industry 4.0

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Assessing the barriers of integrating technological innovations in textiles sector: Implications towards sustainable production

Assessing the barriers of integrating technological innovations in textiles sector: Implications towards sustainable production

Production and maintenance in industries: impact of industry 4.0

The Shift Towards Operations Management 4.0

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