Approach of the naval industry towards industry 4.0

One of the most relevant industrial sectors worldwide is the naval sector, being involved in multiple commercial activities. According to data from UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) [1], it is important to have a large enough naval fleet to meet maritime needs. This includes the shipbuilding sector, which is responsible for the manufacture and repair of the different types of ships and structures in order to respond to the commercial activities that make up this industry

Shipbuilding 4.0 Index Approaching Supply Chain

The shipbuilding industry shows a special interest in adapting to the changes proposed by the industry 4.0. This article bets on the development of an index that indicates the current situation considering that supply chain is a key factor in any type of change, and at the same time it serves as a control tool in the implementation of improvements. The proposed indices provide a first definition of the paradigm or paradigms that best fit the supply chain in order to improve its sustainability and a second definition, regarding the key enabling technologies for Industry 4.0. The values obtained put shipbuilding on the road to industry 4.0 while suggesting categorized planning of technologies