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Perspectives for IoT-Based Integration of Distributed and Automated Manufacturing Lines for Mass Customization
IoT (Internet-of-things) platforms can connect sensors and devices
along supply chains of production and logistics systems, as well as end users of
products, allowing for co-designed and customized solutions. This paper aims to
present perspectives for the IoT-based integration of manufacturing lines. More
specifically, it will address the implementation of these platforms for the cyberphysical
integration of distributed and highly automated manufacturing lines of
customized items. A Systematic Literature Review was conducted in order to
identify the main characteristics of the research area and to cluster research and
practical perspectives. As results, bibliometric analysis has evidenced the continuous
growth of the research area and the most important scientific journals
publishing content related to IoT-based platforms for distributed manufacturing
lines. In the content analysis, the perspectives are clustered in: (i) conceptual
propositions and requirements, (ii) new methods and models for supporting
decision-making, (iii) development of technology-based approaches, and
(iv) empirical studies. As conclusion, the paper wraps up with the description of
interesting avenues from both a scientific and a praxis-oriented point-of-view