A Framework of Action for Implementation of Industry 4.0. an Empirically Based Research

Artur Pollak, Agata Hilarowicz, Maciej Walczak and Damian Gąsiorek
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Artur Pollak: APA Group, Tarnogórska 251 Street, 44–105 Gliwice, Poland
Agata Hilarowicz: Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Silesia, Bankowa 11 Street, 40-007 Katowice, Polan
Maciej Walczak: APA Group, Tarnogórska 251 Street, 44–105 Gliwice, Poland
Damian Gąsiorek: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 18A Street, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 14, 1-16

Abstract: Background: In the face of changes taking place as a result of the increasing digitization, automation, and robotization of life and the economy, questions regarding the essence of the functioning of modern enterprises and about the emerging new pattern of operation seem to be more and more relevant. Aim of the article: The article focuses on the issues connected with implementation of Industry 4.0 in enterprises, the difficulties involved, and the limitations and challenges that management is facing in the process. Materials and Method: The advantage of the study is its empirical nature. The participants were 39 Industry 4.0 experts from various Polish companies that have participated. At the same time, the aim has been to synthesize theory and practice and to draw attention to potential changes in the area of improvement of the economic results of enterprises that may result from Industry 4.0. Results: The research identified limitations and challenges enterprises may face in connection with the implementation and subsequent stages of development of Industry 4.0 from the practical point of view. Conclusions: Industry 4.0 is an innovative approach to generating a new quality of production. It requires, however, careful and thorough observation of the process already at the preparation stage.

Keywords: Industry 4.0; implementation of Industry 4.0; limitations and challenges of Industry 4.0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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