Accessibility and Adoption of Industry 4.0 Technologies for Small Manufacturing Firms

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Abstract

The paper aims to discuss on the advancements and adoption of industry 4.0 technologies for small manufacturing firms. Many firms are now facing growing customer demands and continuously challenged by the global competition within the marketplace. The study aims to develop a preliminary understanding of industry 4.0, with specific focus towards manufacturing sectors. The paper aims to present a review of the concepts within small manufacturing firms through the literature currently available within this topic. The paper examines how the advanced technologies helps towards the enhancement or simplification of the overall manufacturing process of heavy-duty industrial packaging as a case study discussion. However, significant challenges that exists within the manufacturing firm towards the implementation of industry 4.0 processes have been identified along with some of the emerging technologies that support towards the adoption of industry 4.0.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE International Conference on Technology Management, Operations and Decisions, ICTMOD 2021
PublisherIEEE
ISBN (Electronic)9781665416542
ISBN (Print)9781665416559
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Apr 2022
EventIEEE International Conference on Technology Management, Operations and Decisions 2021 - Marrakech, Morocco
Duration: 24 Nov 202126 Nov 2021

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Conference on Technology Management, Operations and Decisions 2021
Abbreviated titleICTMOD 2021
Country/TerritoryMorocco
CityMarrakech
Period24/11/2126/11/21

Keywords

  • Industry 4.0
  • Manufacturing Packaging
  • Manufacturing SMEs
  • Technology
  • Technology Adoption
  • Industries
  • Technology Management
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Conferences
  • Packaging
  • Fourth Industrial Revolution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Management of Technology and Innovation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Information Systems and Management
  • Management Science and Operations Research

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