Title: A comprehensive model for assessing Industry 4.0 readiness in diverse enterprises

Authors: Luis Mauricio Resende; Thales Volpe Rodrigues; Gustavo Dambiski Gomes de Carvalho; Joseane Pontes

Addresses: Industrial Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, Paraná – Campus Ponta Grossa, R. Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire, 330, Ponta Grossa – PR, 84017-220, Brazil ' Industrial Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, Paraná – Campus Ponta Grossa, R. Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire, 330, Ponta Grossa – PR, 84017-220, Brazil ' Industrial Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, Paraná – Campus Ponta Grossa, R. Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire, 330, Ponta Grossa – PR, 84017-220, Brazil ' Industrial Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, Paraná – Campus Ponta Grossa, R. Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire, 330, Ponta Grossa – PR, 84017-220, Brazil

Abstract: This research introduces a model designed to measure the readiness of industries for the seamless integration of Industry 4.0 technologies. Through a meticulous review of the literature, we systematically identified variables and structured them into two fundamental aspects, encompassing 10 dimensions and 55 prerequisites crucial for successful Industry 4.0 implementation. The model was applied to assess 19 companies across various sizes and sectors. Our findings revealed that small and medium-sized enterprises exhibited a lower readiness level, contrasting with their larger counterparts, who demonstrated a slightly superior readiness. Crucial determinants for technological development were identified as a culture conducive to innovation, employee training initiatives, and a well-defined strategy for implementing Industry 4.0. The TRI4.0 model represents a significant extension of existing frameworks in the literature, with a primary focus on organisational and operational considerations.

Keywords: readiness; readiness model; Industry 4.0; maturity model; industrial revolution; advanced manufacturing.

DOI: 10.1504/IJASM.2024.142125

International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, 2024 Vol.17 No.4, pp.455 - 482

Received: 05 Dec 2023
Accepted: 01 Jun 2024
Published online: 08 Oct 2024 *

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