Implementation of Industry 4.0 Enabling Technologies from Smart Manufacturing Perspective

Abstract

This paper explains the step-by-step implementation of Industry 4.0 enabling technologies in the manufacturing industry. In this study, the concept of Industry 4.0 is categorized into two categories so that it can be explored in detail. This paper contributes to the development of an enhanced framework on Industry 4.0 enabling technologies that lead to the understanding and implementation of smart manufacturing. A thorough review of the existing literature has been conducted for a comprehensive understanding of the implementation framework of Industry 4.0 technologies. This study also explores the gaps present in the existing literature and tries to fill the gaps based on the existing knowledge. A table is also constructed based on the existing literature that explains the prerequisites of each enabling technology. This paper has also contributed to the modification of an existing Industry 4.0 technologies assessment model which can be used to evaluate the degree of readiness of an organization in order to implement Industry 4.0 technologies. This study gives a way forward to organizations who wish to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies. This paper also helps future researchers to explore new dimensions in the Industry 4.0 technologies which can be implemented by organizations.