Achieving Adaptability in Industry 4.0: From Pilot Projects to End-to-End Implementation

International Journal of Industrial Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJIE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Deep Manishkumar Dave, Kishan Hiteshkumar Joshi

10.14445/23499362/IJIE-V12I1P105

How to Cite?

Deep Manishkumar Dave, Kishan Hiteshkumar Joshi, "Achieving Adaptability in Industry 4.0: From Pilot Projects to End-to-End Implementation," SSRG International Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 1, pp. 44-50, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23499362/IJIE-V12I1P105

Abstract:

This paper explores how companies can achieve adaptability at the highest stage in the acatech Industry 4.0 Maturity Index—by transitioning from isolated pilot projects to enterprise-wide digital transformation. It identifies the barriers that prevent scaling, such as siloed systems and cultural resistance, and outlines the structural enablers required across resources, information systems, organizational structure, and culture. Using a structured maturity framework, the paper illustrates how organizations can track progress, align capabilities, and develop targeted roadmaps. It emphasizes that adaptability is not purely technical but a strategic, coordinated capability essential for thriving in dynamic industrial environments.

Keywords:

Adaptability, Digital transformation, Industry 4.0, Maturity index, Pilot projects, Smart manufacturing.

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