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Tracking the maturity of industry 4.0: the perspective of a real scenario

Vítor Alcácer^1,2,3,4, Carolina Rodrigues¹, Helena Carvalho^1,2

¹Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.

The International Journal, Advanced Manufacturing Technology|July 12, 2021

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Summary

This study assesses Industry 4.0 readiness in Portuguese companies, identifying key adoption barriers. Findings highlight challenges in integrating Industry 4.0 technologies and offer insights for future digital transformation strategies.

Area of Science:

Industrial Engineering
Management Science
Digital Transformation

Background:

Industry 4.0 adoption varies significantly among companies.
Many firms struggle to integrate Industry 4.0 technologies into their business models, hindering accurate self-assessment.
Understanding digital transformation challenges and perceptions of enabling technologies is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the Industry 4.0 readiness level of companies within a Portuguese industrial cluster.
To analyze companies' perceptions of barriers to Industry 4.0 adoption.
To discuss new barriers identified by companies for the academic community.

Main Methods:

Empirical data collection from a sample of 15 companies.
Analysis of Industry 4.0 readiness levels across different dimensions.
Qualitative assessment of companies' perceptions regarding technology adoption and barriers.

Main Results:

Companies exhibit varying levels of Industry 4.0 readiness.
Significant barriers to Industry 4.0 adoption were identified, impacting integration and self-assessment.
Perceptions of enabling technologies differ among participating firms.

Conclusions:

The study provides a clear assessment of Industry 4.0 readiness in the studied cluster.
Identified barriers offer valuable insights for policymakers and industry leaders.
New barriers are proposed for further academic research and discussion.

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