The main purpose of this revolution, driven by digitalisation, is to create a smarter, more efficient, flexible, and sustainable industrial environment through the convergence of the physical and digital worlds.
Organisations can design and implement Digitalisation and Industry 4.0 across several strategic and operational fronts, including:
Smart manufacturing: the use of automated and robotic systems
Connectivity and the Internet of Things (IoT): integration of sensors and connected devices to continuously monitor machines, equipment, and processes
Advanced data analytics: processing large volumes of data to extract insights that enable process improvement
Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI): applying AI algorithms so that machines can learn, adapt, and make complex decisions autonomously
Supply chain integration: establishing intelligent networks that connect suppliers, production, logistics, and customers to improve material flows
Data-driven decision-making: tools and dashboards that provide real-time information to managers