Urban production – A socially sustainable factory concept to overcome shortcomings of qualified workers in smart SMEs

Matt, Dominik T.; Orzes, Guido; Rauch, Erwin; Dallasega, Patrick

doi:10.1016/j.cie.2018.08.035

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“…This can result in advantages, such as lower control costs, lower energy consumption, higher availability of systems, and shorter throughput times. However, such solutions are usually cost-intensive and especially in medium-sized companies it is therefore very important to take a close look at the cost-benefit ratio [1,6].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Industry 4.0 also offers a high potential for more flexible production with the aim of achieving a batch size of 1. Among other things, this serves to increase customer satisfaction, since a product can be manufactured according to individual customer specifications at the price of a current serial product [1,6].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Industry 4.0 is expected to generate new business models, as well as increase the efficiency of processes [1,2,5]. Hereby, several characteristics, such as the company size, delineate between the targeted benefits of Industry 4.0 [6].…”

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“…For example, offering or applying Industry 4.0-based services can assist to counteract the required cost reductions and increasing competitive pressure encountered by SMEs for developing such Industry 4.0 services. However, SMEs only have limited financing possibilities as compared to large companies [1,6]. Further, their access to trained personnel in the context of information technology (IT) is limited [7] and the integrations of humans into the concept of Industry 4.0 prove to be challenging [8,9].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In particular, it is to be found out in this context which service offerings based on Industry 4.0 are reasonable for them in order to increase process efficiency of their customers. Thereby, the paper aims to link the two research streams of efficiency orientation and business model orientation regarding Industry 4.0 [5,6]. Further, the supply chain integration and the associated partnerships between companies is a core aspect of Industry 4.0 [1,2,5].…”

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The article investigates the role of business model innovation by Industry 4.0 solution providers and their impact on process innovation of their customers. Industry 4.0 solution providers are hereby seen as the enablers and providers of Industry 4.0 technologies, which provide access to several potentials of Industry 4.0 technologies to their customers. In particular, the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide solutions that are based on Industry 4.0 technologies for their customers are investigated, which in turn can improve and innovate their own processes. Frist, the article presents an overview of the current state of research and a brief theoretical background. Second, the article bases its findings on an empirical study of 111 Industry 4.0 providers from Germany that are SMEs. Analyzing the results of questionnaires, correlations between Industry 4.0 solutions and two perspectives are examined: benefits for the solution providers and benefits for process improvements and innovations of the customers. Subsequently, the article discusses these findings, closing the article with both managerial and research implications.

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Smart Manufacturing for Smart Cities—Overview, Insights, and Future Directions

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According to statistics provided by the UN in 2018, the global urban population rose from 0.75 billion in 1950 to 4.2 billion by 2018, a 5.5-fold increase in nearly seven decades. Currently, this 4.2 billion urban population accounts for 55% of the current global population, and given the trend, the global urban population is expected to touch 68% of total population by 2050. [1,2] To keep abreast with this growing shift toward urbanization, the last decade witnessed a multitude of global projects across the USA, EU, Asia Pacific, and Middle East regions to cater to the needs of a futuristic urban population through the concept of "smart cities." [3,4] Some of the popular programs include Smart Cities Initiatives by the USA, [5] EU H2020 Smart Cities and Communities project, [6] Smart Nation Program by Singapore, [7] Global Initiative for Resource Efficient Cities (GI-REC) by UN, [8] etc., to mention a few. Existing literature shows that there is no single or standardized definition to the concept of a smart city. [9] However, the central theme usually revolves around the application of information and digital technologies to provide intelligent and innovative solutions to the demanding requirements of an urban ecosystem including infrastructure, transport, healthcare, governance, and security. [2,10] The overall essence and motivation of a smart city is to facilitate the highest quality of life to its residents, while simultaneously optimizing the resources and energy efficiency, aiding the overall sustainability, social, and economic development of the city. Given the fact that the concept of smart cities is constantly evolving, devising a single template to describe the various characteristic features of a smart city can be a challenging task. [9] However, notable efforts have been made to determine and define a few salient features or indices of a smart city, published by research organizations as well as by consulting firms. [11] Both types of reports present commonalities in terms of indices, which are integral to smart cities and hence enable their acceptance with a degree of confidence. Some of the most notable and cited reports include Cities in Motion Index by IESE, [12] Smart Cities Ranking by Juniper Research, [13] Top 50 Smart City

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Urban production – A socially sustainable factory concept to overcome shortcomings of qualified workers in smart SMEs

Cited by 85 publications

References 52 publications

Business Model Innovation of Industry 4.0 Solution Providers Towards Customer Process Innovation

Business Model Innovation of Industry 4.0 Solution Providers Towards Customer Process Innovation

Smart Manufacturing for Smart Cities—Overview, Insights, and Future Directions

SME 4.0: The Role of Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Digital Transformation

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