Implications of Industry 4.0 on industrial employment: A comparative survey from Brazilian, Chinese, and German practitioners

Beier, Grischa; Matthess, Marcel; Shuttleworth, Luke; Guan, Ting; Pereira, Grudzien David Iubel de Oliveira; Xue, Bing; Lima, Edson Pinheiro de; Chen, Ling

doi:10.1016/j.techsoc.2022.102028

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“…For this reason, the employability of graduates has become one of the major issues driving the mission of HEIs. The topic is investigated extensively in both research (Abelha et al, 2020; Pereira et al, 2020; Craps et al, 2021; Dinh et al, 2022) and practice (Lima et al, 2017; Beier et al, 2022; Galeotti et al, 2022) in sustained endeavors to bridge the gap between job market and professional practice requirements on the one hand, and academic training and graduate competencies on the other (Alpaydın and Kültür, 2022). Numerous definitions and classifications of the concept of employability have been suggested, thus highlighting its multidimensionality and complexity.…”

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Industrial needs v. Engineering education curricula related to maintenance, production and quality in industry 4.0: A gap analysis case study in Tunisia and Morocco

Elkosantini

Hajri-Gabouj

Kacem

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Industry and Higher Education

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To improve the competitiveness of industry in Tunisia and Morocco, local authorities have adopted strategies to support industrial companies in modernizing their value-adding infrastructures. A sustained effort has been dedicated to encouraging industrial organizations to embrace the Industry 4.0 paradigm and technologies. Despite these continued efforts, engaging with Industry 4.0 is still difficult in countries like Tunisia and Morocco, particularly because industrial organizations struggle to find fresh graduates on the job market who are both skilled and qualified in Industry 4.0 operations. The contribution of this article is to initiate a process to better understand and assess the gap between industrial needs and academic offer with respect to Industry 4.0 skills and qualifications, considering the specificities of Tunisia and Morocco. We particularly focus on analyzing to what extent existing curricula in engineering education institutions satisfy or miss industrial needs and requirements in three core industrial business processes: maintenance, production, and quality (MPQ4.0). Therefore, a survey was conducted, from which a set of MPQ4.0 targeted skills and competencies were extracted and synthesized. Based on these skills and competencies, sample engineering education curricula are analyzed, gaps are identified, and recommendations for improvement are offered.

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“…Literature reviews and surveys on how to determine competence profiles and skills in engineering education were also studied (Lima et al, 2017; Abelha et al, 2020; Chaka, 2020; Pereira et al, 2020; Craps et al, 2021; Beier et al, 2022; Dinh et al, 2022; Galeotti et al, 2022).…”

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Industrial needs v. Engineering education curricula related to maintenance, production and quality in industry 4.0: A gap analysis case study in Tunisia and Morocco

Elkosantini

Hajri-Gabouj

Kacem

et al. 2023

Industry and Higher Education

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“…During discussion with stakeholder, they were agree to establish a clear organization hierarchy, in parallel to optimize current internal resource to enhance skill and experience as quick strategy execution taken. (Beier et al, 2022) study also shows that company representatives participate in the survey, expect increases in the required employee qualifications in all domainsspecific digital skills and analytical competences for the more complex activities are likely to gain in importance, which is align to stakeholder expectation, to include enhance skill and experience as quick win action.…”

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Strategy formulation to support automation and digitalization initiative: A case study of an aerospace component manufacturer in Indonesia

Ekawati,

Yudoko

2024

Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Business Studies

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Purpose: Strategy formulation is part of organization design study to evaluate decision thoroughly, then enable organization to achieve company goal. This study aims to formulate strategy of automation and digitalization for PT XYZ, to be ready for welcoming future growth of demand by maintain competitive cost within the same industry. Method: The study collects primary data from focus group discussion with selected participant of PT XYZ, located in Bandung, Indonesia, with participant selection based on information rich person reference. Data collection and analysis utilize qualitative and quantitative approach, and utilize three steps of strategy formulation (input stage, matching stage and decision stage). Results: Strategy formulation steps as per theory, applicable to finalize strategy to support industry 4.0 transformation at PT XYZ. Focus Group Discussion able to collect organization aspiration, to ensure strategy will align to company objective. Combine steps with latest internal and external factor analysis method, such as PESTLE (Political Economy Social Technological Environment), VRIO (Value Rarity InImitable Organize), Porter Value Chain analysis and QSPM (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix) help broaden the perspective of the participant during discussion. The study resulted eight strategies, which then simplified by data reduction approach to be four. A decision of sequence implementation also agreed during focus group discussion with participants. Contributions: By conducting this study, author expect it will prove the practical implementation of strategy formulation in industry 4.0 transformation for aerospace industry in Indonesia and Asia.

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“…However, advanced technology use is accompanied by the need for more skilled labor (Baldwin and Lin, 2002). Industry 4.0 technologies require more employees who have a higher level of skills and knowledge (Beier et al ., 2022; Ghobakhloo, 2018). A firm may not be able to reduce labor cost by substituting unskilled labor for skilled labor.…”

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Technology-pushed, market-pulled, or government-driven? The adoption of industry 4.0 technologies in a developing economy

Zhou

2023

JMTM

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PurposeThis study aims to investigate the motivations for the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies among manufacturing firms in developing economies. Specifically, the effects of relative advantage of the technologies, competitive pressure, and government support on the adoption are explored. Moreover, the mediating role of top management support between environmental factors (government support and competitive pressure) and the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies is examined.Design/methodology/approachA research model is developed based on the technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework strengthened by institutional theory. Structural equation modeling (SEM) approach is employed to evaluate the model using data obtained from 215 manufacturing firms through a cross-industry survey. Additionally, a post-hoc analysis is conducted using cluster analysis and ANOVA.FindingsThe results show that competitive pressure and government support significantly promote top management support, which in turn contributes to the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies. Relative advantage of the technologies is not significantly related to the adoption.Research limitations/implicationsThis study does not explore the relationship between technology type and the specific needs of manufacturing firms. Future researchers can conduct a more comprehensive analysis by examining how different technology types align with the unique needs of individual companies.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study have implications for both policymakers and managers. Policymakers can leverage these insights to understand the underlying motivations behind manufacturing firms' adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and develop promoting policies. In turn, managers should keep an eye on government policies and utilize government support to facilitate technology adoption.Originality/valueThis study uncovers the underlying motivations—government support and competitive pressure—for the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies among manufacturing firms in developing economies. Meanwhile, it complements previous research by showing the mediating role of top management support between environmental factors (government support and competitive pressure) and the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies.

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Implications of Industry 4.0 on industrial employment: A comparative survey from Brazilian, Chinese, and German practitioners

Cited by 32 publications

References 50 publications

Industrial needs v. Engineering education curricula related to maintenance, production and quality in industry 4.0: A gap analysis case study in Tunisia and Morocco

Industrial needs v. Engineering education curricula related to maintenance, production and quality in industry 4.0: A gap analysis case study in Tunisia and Morocco

Strategy formulation to support automation and digitalization initiative: A case study of an aerospace component manufacturer in Indonesia

Technology-pushed, market-pulled, or government-driven? The adoption of industry 4.0 technologies in a developing economy

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