Title: Analytical study for evaluating the barriers of Industry 4.0 implementation

Authors: Harsimran Singh Sodhi

Addresses: Chandigarh University, Gharuan, District Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India

Abstract: The main purpose of this study is to identify the various barriers in the implementation of Industry 40 in the manufacturing organisations. In this study, SME's of manufacturing sector have been extensively surveyed, to assess the relative impact of barriers in the implementation of Industry 4.0 in a manufacturing organisation. Further analytical hierarchy process have been used identify the most significant barrier. Major barriers in the implementation of an Industry 4.0 in a manufacturing organisation have been identified and their weightage have been calculated through AHP model. This study will assist the floor managers in manufacturing organisations to identify the major barriers and to plan accordingly for the adequate implementation of Industry 4.0 in their organisations.

Keywords: Industry 4.0; barriers; analytical hierarchy process; AHP.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBEX.2024.136889

International Journal of Business Excellence, 2024 Vol.32 No.2, pp.202 - 213

Received: 18 Jun 2020
Accepted: 21 Jan 2021
Published online: 26 Feb 2024 *

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