The perspective of trade union leaders from the Brazilian metallurgical sector on Industry 4.0

Muniz, Jorge; Martins, Fernando Ramalho; Santos, João Paulo de Oliveira; Wintersberger, Daniel

doi:10.1590/1806-9649-2022v29e5422

Cited by 6 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 22 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…According to Muniz Junior et al (2022b), the discussion of Brazilian public actions related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) "Decent work and economic growth" (SDG-8) and "Industry, innovation and infrastructure" (SDG-9) needs to be aligned with "Quality Education" (SDG-4) and "Partnerships and Means of Implementation" (SDG-17). Universities and companies are responsible for the development of professionals, however, in Brazil, they work separately and independently.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Industry 4.0 at Brazilian modular consortium: work, process and knowledge in engine supply chain

Muniz

Moschetto

Wintersberger

2023

Prod.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Paper aims: This paper aims to discuss Industry 4.0 (I4.0) impacts on the Brazilian Modular Consortium (BMC) assembly lines related to work -issues correlated with human resources; production -physical resources used in production process; knowledge -associated with creation and sharing of knowledge.Originality: Findings explore I4.0 research opportunities related to work and human factors on assembly lines. In lieu of gaps in literature, this research further discusses management challenges to support digital transformation and impacts on workers and organizations.Research method: A case study on Engine Value Chain (EVC) of BMC, which includes MWM, engine manufacturer; Powertrain, engine assembler at BMC; Volkswagen Truck & Bus, BMC responsible. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four senior managers responsible for I4.0 implementation. Responses were treated via content analysis. Main findings:The interviewees highlight work and human factors as important for I4.0 implementation, which include workers tasks, skills, nature of work, human resource development, hiring process and organizations strategies. It was also found that knowledge sharing poses a huge challenge. Implications for theory and practice:The findings contribute with academic interest on work, production and knowledge impacts on assembly lines, and with practitioners on issues related to I4.0 implementation.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Industry 4.0 at Brazilian modular consortium: work, process and knowledge in engine supply chain

Muniz

Moschetto

Wintersberger

2023

Prod.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Operations Management, Sustainability & Industry 5.0: A critical analysis and future agenda

Garrido,

Muniz,

Batista Ribeiro

2024

Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Trade union and Industry 4.0 implementation: two polar cases in Brazilian trucks manufacturing

Muniz Jr.,

Ramalho Martins,

Wintersberger

et al. 2023

JWL

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose This paper aims to discuss how trade union leaders deal with the implementation of Industry 4.0 (I4.0). The study is circumscribed to the Brazilian automotive sector and came from a human-centric (Industry 5.0) concern related to issues such as organisational learning, knowledge, innovation and workplace learning. Design/methodology/approach Case studies in two truck plants related to union participation during new product and process implementation based on Industry 4.0. Semi-structured interviews with union leaders from both plants were conducted to determine the subtle similarities and differences between the two polar types. Findings The findings pointed out that human resources and workplace learning must be reviewed to prepare workers to face I4.0. Four themes are explored: modernisation origins; negotiation process; workers’ concerns; and results and lessons learned. The findings highlight concerns about employees and job loss; replacement of workers by technological devices; workplace learning and the trade union perspective; and influence of the country’s economic situation on I4.0 implementation in social systems dependent on worker tacit knowledge. Originality/value This paper presents labour union leaders’ perspectives related to the impact of I4.0 and contributes to a better understanding of industry-worker workplace learning.

show abstract

The perspective of trade union leaders from the Brazilian metallurgical sector on Industry 4.0

Cited by 6 publications

References 22 publications

Industry 4.0 at Brazilian modular consortium: work, process and knowledge in engine supply chain

Industry 4.0 at Brazilian modular consortium: work, process and knowledge in engine supply chain

Operations Management, Sustainability & Industry 5.0: A critical analysis and future agenda

Trade union and Industry 4.0 implementation: two polar cases in Brazilian trucks manufacturing

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About