Digitized production technologies in terms of 'Industry 4.0'appear to herald the future of
industrial development especially in mature economies, such as Germany. It is expected that …

New achievements in information and communication technologies (ICT) are drastically
influencing several industrial sectors. The provision of connectivity, networked entities, real …

The transformation of the economy being brought about by Industrie 4.0 is leading to the
emergence of highly flexible value networks. Businesses now need to network their …

» Industry 4.0 is the vital question of Germany's manufacturing industry,«says Joe Kaeser,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Siemens AG. Chancellor Angela Merkel urged the …

This article investigates the differences in the application and impact of digital technologies
between manufacturing subsidiaries and lead companies, the principal orchestrators of …

Abstract Industry 4.0 will upgrade Germany's industrial capabilities. With trade flows
becoming increasingly internationally interlinked, automation, more flexible processes as …

Behind labels in the international debate such as “autonomics” and “advanced
manufacturing” hides the attempt to accelerate the digitalisation of production. In Germany …

Industry 4.0 is an important trend aiming at increasing competitiveness and rebalancing
value creation in global networks. It targets the reduction of production costs while improving …

A decade after its introduction, Industrie 4.0 has been established globally as the dominant
paradigm for the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry. Amalgamating …

A growing body of literature suggests that Industry 4.0 is the result of complex interactions
and coordination between technical and social aspects in pursuit of the digital …