Transformation towards Human Workforce 4.0 through the Qualification Model LTA-FIT

Even though digitization is a topic of high interest and promises remarkable benefits for the German manufacturing industry, it is still in its development phase. Thus, necessities arising from it are not predictable, yet. A great obstacle that will occur is the appropriate qualification of employees at all levels, sectors and firm sizes. The integration of new technologies will have radical impact on the role and job profile of all staff members as they alter the requirements across the whole value chain and lead to new processes. Latest studies showed that an insufficient qualification of employees is one of the greatest challenges for a successful digitization. Thus, to regain a globally leading position in the manufacturing industry German companies, especially small and medium sized enterprises (SME), need to qualify their employees appropriately. The LTA-FIT model is an approach that aims to face these challenges

Disassembly and reassembly: an introduction to the special issue on digital technology and creative industries

This paper analyses the dynamics of disassembly and reassembly unfolding in selected creative industries through the advent of digital technology. It argues that a full understanding of the much-observed organizational or sectoral lock-in effects on the one hand, and the possibilities for transformation and innovation on the other is only gained by analyzing jointly how institutional logics, business models and creative processes are affected by digital technology and how they interrelate in producing stability or change. These three dimensions provide a framework for reviewing the findings of the papers comprised in the Special Issue and for integrating their insights towards a research agenda. This introduction starts with a reflection on creative industries classification systems and related possibilities for generalization and discusses how digital technology acts as a driver for disassembly and reassembly. It concludes by highlighting three avenues for further research

Industry 4.0 Scenario Planning: How will the industry 4.0 transformations affect SMEs in Germany by 2030?

Digitalization is invading every aspect of our lives and modern technologies are at the helm of much disruptive change in all spheres of life. Hailed as the 4th industrial revolution every company has a mind to understand the implications of the Industry 4.0 suit of technologies and their multiple innovative applications for its operations. In this paper, we explore how the industry 4.0 transformation might affect Small and Medium sized enterprises in Germany over a 15-year horizon. We focus on SMEs because they play a significant role in ensuring the prosperity of Germany as a global industrial and economic powerhouse. We develop alternative pictures of the possible futures using the foresight technique of Scenario planning in which the factors that shape the business environment SMEs and indeed all companies operate in are identified and used to build the most plausible alternative realities. The outcome is four distinct scenarios that reflect the possible growth trajectories regarding the impending transformation for SMEs

Skill Development on the Shop Floor - Heading to a Digital Divide?

In recent years, there has been a huge debate on how modern sensor technology and the increasing connectivity of production systems have changed industrial production processes and working conditions. This article contributes to the discussion on the effects of digitalization on skill development under different working conditions with the following question: How has learning in the work-process changed with the introduction of data-based technologies? To examine the interaction between digital assistance systems and organizational parameters on informal learning, we analyzed the implementation of digital assistant systems in two different groups: low-skilled assembly workers and high-skilled shop floor managers. Our findings suggest that a lack of autonomy in workplaces has negative impacts on informal learning and thus skill development. When the design of assistance systems perpetuates preexisting inequalities in the working conditions, their use can contribute to a polarization of qualifications and a digital divide of the workforce

Managing the challenges of today’s economic landscape

This volume combines twelve chapters written by fifteen academics from four countries namely Germany, Italy, Thailand, and Turkey. They are mainly based upon the outputs of the WIBF’s annual International Business Conferences. With this regard, we thank all participants for their contributions to the discussions, the referees for their time and energy, and the chapter authors in this volume for their willingness and expertise.Managing the Challenges of Today’s Economic Landscape / Emin Akçaoğlu and Rainer Wehner -- Digitizing the Sales Process of SMEs: Development Tendencies and Relevant Technologies / Heiko Fischer, Thomas Berger and Sven Seidenstricker -- The Impact of Sustainability on Innovation in the Apparel Industry / Laura Schmiedle -- The Role of Savings Cooperatives as Financial Institutions to Provide Funds to SMEs in Thailand / Anucha Wittayakorn-Puripunpinyoo -- Do Management Accountants Need to Consider Gender in Supporting Decision-Making? / Björn Baltzer -- Economic Aspects as the Fundament of Commercial Law An Outline Based on Warranty Claims within a Supply Chain / Artur R. Fabisch -- Environmental Taxes and Sustainability in the European Union: Cases of Germany and Ireland / Rainer Wehner and Emin Akçaoğlu -- Innovation Formula and Innovation Test Bed: Development of an Instrument to Determine the Innovation Status in the Present / Gerhard Hube -- Cross Cultural Comparative Study of Sustainability Awareness in European Education: Cases of Italy, Germany Romania / Elia Francesca Pacelli -- Open Innovation Paradigm as Sustainability Booster in Supply Chains / Sabrina Salsano -- Green Finance for Sustainability: Practices by Turkish Banks / Yağmur Rençber and Halit Targan Ünal -- Developing Multicultural Leaders for International Entrepreneurship: An Examination of Effective Leadership Styles / Jessica Mante

Industry 4.0

This book shows a vision of the present and future of Industry 4.0 and identifies and examines the most pressing research issue in Industry 4.0. Containing the contributions of leading researchers and academics, this book includes recent publications in key areas of interest, for example: a review on the Industry 4.0: What is the Industry 4.0, the pillars of Industry 4.0, current and future trends, technologies, taxonomy, and some case studies (A.U.T.O 4.0, stabilization of digitized process). This book also provides an essential tool in the process of migration to Industry 4.0. The book is suitable as a text for graduate students and professionals in the industrial sector and general engineering areas. The book is organized into two sections: 1. Reviews 2. Case Studies Industry 4.0 is likely to play an important role in the future society. This book is a good reference on Industry 4.0 and includes some case studies. Each chapter is written by expert researchers in the sector, and the topics are broad; from the concept or definition of Industry 4.0 to a future society 5.0

Industry 4.0

This book shows a vision of the present and future of Industry 4.0 and identifies and examines the most pressing research issue in Industry 4.0. Containing the contributions of leading researchers and academics, this book includes recent publications in key areas of interest, for example: a review on the Industry 4.0: What is the Industry 4.0, the pillars of Industry 4.0, current and future trends, technologies, taxonomy, and some case studies (A.U.T.O 4.0, stabilization of digitized process). This book also provides an essential tool in the process of migration to Industry 4.0. The book is suitable as a text for graduate students and professionals in the industrial sector and general engineering areas. The book is organized into two sections: 1. Reviews 2. Case Studies Industry 4.0 is likely to play an important role in the future society. This book is a good reference on Industry 4.0 and includes some case studies. Each chapter is written by expert researchers in the sector, and the topics are broad; from the concept or definition of Industry 4.0 to a future society 5.0

Entwicklungen 4.0 - Ausblicke auf zukünftige Anforderungen an und Auswirkungen auf Arbeit und Ausbildung

Wo geht es hin und wie könnte die zukünftige Arbeitswelt aussehen und wie ist darauf vorzubereiten? Technische Innovationen und Neuanordnungen, z. B. die Digitalisierung und Vernetzung von Wertschöpfungsketten, erfahren durch die Zukunftsvision „Industrie 4.0“ im zunehmenden Maße Aufmerksamkeit. Das Ziel ist ökonomischer Natur: Die Wirtschaft soll nachhaltig gestärkt werden. Parallel steigt die Notwendigkeit für Politik, Wirtschaft, Forschung und Bildung die Eingangsfragen zu beantworten. Es gilt gegenwärtige Arbeitnehmer/-innen und ihr Know-How, in Bezug auf die Arbeitsfähigkeit in der digitalisierten Arbeitswelt, herauszuzeichnen und einzuschätzen. Dieser Beitrag gestaltet eine Vorausschau auf Anforderungen an die zukünftige Arbeit 4.0 und Wirkungen auf die Aus- und Weiterbildung von Facharbeitern.Schlüsselwörter: Berufsausbildung, Zukunftsszenarien, Industrie 4.0, Digitalisierung, Kompetenze

Industry 4.0

This book shows a vision of the present and future of Industry 4.0 and identifies and examines the most pressing research issue in Industry 4.0. Containing the contributions of leading researchers and academics, this book includes recent publications in key areas of interest, for example: a review on the Industry 4.0: What is the Industry 4.0, the pillars of Industry 4.0, current and future trends, technologies, taxonomy, and some case studies (A.U.T.O 4.0, stabilization of digitized process). This book also provides an essential tool in the process of migration to Industry 4.0. The book is suitable as a text for graduate students and professionals in the industrial sector and general engineering areas. The book is organized into two sections: 1. Reviews 2. Case Studies Industry 4.0 is likely to play an important role in the future society. This book is a good reference on Industry 4.0 and includes some case studies. Each chapter is written by expert researchers in the sector, and the topics are broad; from the concept or definition of Industry 4.0 to a future society 5.0

Social impact of artificial intelligence in Europe

La Inteligencia Artificial (IA) puede ser una herramienta de gran ayuda para el crecimiento y desarrollo de la sociedad. Para conseguir un enfoque más cercano y una evolución más eficaz de esta tecnología, la Comision Europea ha creado la red AI DIH, la cual centra su visión en el soporte de las pymes y sector público para implementar la IA en las diferentes regiones de Europa, ayudando a reducir la brecha entre las grandes corporaciones especializadas. En este documento se contextualiza la funcionalidad de la red DIH y cómo está actuando de cara a la IA, para introducir el análisis de los diferentes centros colaborativos enfocados a la IA. El resultado es una propuesta de técnicas, modelos y parámetros que pueden implementarse en esta red de centros, con el apoyo de Living Labs, para incrementar la efectividad y mejorar el producto/servicio final.Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a very useful tool for the growth and development of society. To achieve a closer approach and a more effective evolution of this technology, the European Commission has created the AI DIH network, which focuses its vision on supporting SMEs and the public sector to implement AI in the different regions of Europe, helping to close the gap between large specialized corporations. This document contextualizes the functionality of the DIH network and how it is acting in the face of AI, to introduce the analysis of the different collaborative centers focused on AI. The result is a proposal of techniques, models and parameters that can be implemented in this network of centers, supported by Living Labs, to increase effectiveness and improve the final product/service