The powerful digitization and development of technologies is a fact. As a result, companies are facing the fourth industrial revolution in history; Industry 4.0. To remain competitive, it is important for companies to assimilate Industry 4.0 and its technologies, especially within manufacturing. Industry 4.0 offers numerous opportunities, but the implementation also comes with some challenges that should be taken into account for a successful transition. The aim of this study is to create an understanding of what Industry 4.0 can offer for companies and their manufacturing processes, and which challenges and opportunities that may be involved. This study has been based on research of the phenomenon Industry 4.0 as well as data collection from semi-structured interviews with employees of an industrial manufacturing enterprise. The result of the study can be divided in to 4 separate conclusions that should be taken into account when implementing Industry 4.0. First of all, the company must have a customized strategy to embrace the implementation into their existing structure. Secondly, it is important that all employees are informed and involved about the new procedures to increase understanding as well as motivation. Thirdly, it is important that existing techniques and digital tools within the company are adapted for a transition to Industry 4.0, and they must also have a common standard to facilitate for data management. Finally, if these three areas listed above are taken into account, the implementation of Industry 4.0, can provide real-time information and understanding that contribute to a better overview of the manufacturing, the quality, the efficiency, the work tempo, as well as any problems and downtime. Industry 4.0 also allows for businesses to create a more flexible production and give a good insight and control over the business, including better decision. On top of that, it also cuts the energy consumption as well as many other expenses. Overall, Industry 4.0 offers companies an opportunity to potentially become leading in the global market.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:umu-159233 |
| Date | January 2019 |
| Creators | Berggren, Emelie, Hedström Kuosmonen, Emmy |
| Publisher | Umeå universitet, Institutionen för informatik, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för informatik |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
| Relation | Informatik Student Paper Bachelor (INFSPB) ; 2019.13 |
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