Title: Identification and prioritisation of challenges to Industry 4.0 adoption in the Indian manufacturing industry

Authors: Aniruddha Anil Wagire; Ajay Pal Singh Rathore; Rakesh Jain

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, 302017, Rajasthan, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, 302017, Rajasthan, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, 302017, Rajasthan, India

Abstract: Industry 4.0 initiative has gathered the momentum and set a tone of discussion among the stakeholders, not only in the developed nations but also in other countries as well. Currently, this concept is motivating India to embrace innovative technologies to leapfrog into Industry 4.0. However, there are several potential challenges on the path to Industry 4.0. To address this issue, it is imperative to discern the potential barriers in its adoption. Therefore, the present study aims to identify and prioritise the barriers existing in Industry 4.0 adoption in the Indian manufacturing industry. Among the prioritised barriers, 'organisational barrier' is found to be the most significant challenge. This study also proposes recommendations for the removal of barriers. The present research has implication for researchers, practitioners and policy-makers associated with Industry 4.0 for exploring its adoption in Indian perspective. It could also assist in developing an indigenous roadmap to Industry 4.0.

Keywords: Industry 4.0; barriers; Industry 4.0 challenges; analytical hierarchy process; AHP; India; manufacturing industry.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBEX.2021.115750

International Journal of Business Excellence, 2021 Vol.24 No.2, pp.248 - 274

Received: 19 Nov 2018
Accepted: 08 Jun 2019
Published online: 21 Jun 2021 *

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