Public policies for Industry 4.0: some lessons from the Portuguese case

Marta Candeias and António Moniz

International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management, 2024, vol. 24, issue 2, 144-168

Abstract: In Portugal, digital transition was structured with national public policies since 2003. In 2017, initiatives for the adoption of Industry 4.0 concepts are implemented in Portugal. We analysed the diffusion and implementation of these technologies, in Portugal. Some questions were raised: has the interplay between public policies, state agencies and industrial relations players in the process been articulated, as in Germany? What have been the effects of these technologies on workers and organisations? Are the public initiatives in place enough or more is needed? Qualitative and quantitative approaches were used to collect evidence on the main features and constraints of a public policy for Industry 4.0, based on the case study of the automotive sector in Portugal. Findings suggest the need to balance regulatory policies on data related risks, and investment policies towards education, training and organisational innovation are needed to complement technology development and adoption support.

Keywords: public policies; Industry 4.0; Portugal; automotive. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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