Industry 4.0 Adoption Challenges in The Manufacturing Organizations in Developing Nations

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Industry 4.0, also refers to fourth Industrial revolution, is currently one of the upcoming trends in manufacturing sector organizations. Rapid technological developments defined previous industrial revolutions. Digitalization, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) have gained importance throughout industries as a result of technological advancement. The fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) and its integrated technology dissemination progress, on the other hand, is predicted to evolve rapidly in terms of technical change and socioeconomic implications. The challenges to implement Industry 4.0 technology in the Manufacturing sector in developing economies are discussed in this paper. Fourteen barriers were identified after a thorough literature review by over thirty-five research articles and the interactions with a panel of industry professionals who are subject matter experts. Industry 4.0 Adoption Challenges in The Manufacturing Organizations in Developing Nations Author: Frank Miskin MBA (Cardiff Met), MMS (UK), Six Sigma Black Belt, GSD License Practitioner (A), Dip Prod Mgt., IMS Dip Ind Eng., Dip Psychology, Dip Interior Designing. JASTECA Certified Kaizen & 5S Instructor, JASTECA 5S Auditor Ergonomics (University of Peradeniya), NLP (IPM), Senior Lecturer at GIMI & HRMI City Campus. Former Vice President – Star Garments Group (A Komar Company - USA) Consultant in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Lean Management Co-author: Uranga Thilakshena Frank is an Operations Management expert in the manufacturing industry, passionate in building most effective processes, workplaces and workforces for “Operational Excellence”. Over two decades, have been guiding businesses to be competitive and grow by providing unique solutions for process improvements, productivity enhancements, waste elimination and management development. He served the Apparel Industry giants including Hirdaramani, Brandix and Star Garments Groups in Sri Lanka. Highly skilled in Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing and Data Analytics. Strong professional with an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University UK, NIBM certified "Six Sigma Black Belt", Holding GSD License (Grade A) from GSD Ltd – UK. A qualified Industrial Engineer and a member of the Institute of Management Services UK. Holding Diplomas for Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Development Psychology, Interior Design and Project Management. Specialized in "Lean Manufacturing", trained under TBM Consultants - USA, Frank is a “JASTECA- Certified Kaizen and 5S Instructor” and a “5S Auditor” trained by JASTECA, Sri Lanka. JASTECA is the awarding body of “Taiki Akimoto 5S Award” known as the “National 5S Award” in Sri Lanka. Frank is the former “Vice President” of the Star Group (A Komar Company USA) and the former COO of Ritz Clothing Group in Sri Lanka. Has given leadership to many valuable projects including “Digital transformation - Smart Factory & Lean sigma implementation. He initiated the first R&D team at Star, introduced Japanese management concepts, tools & techniques. Over a decade, working as a senior lecturer at the Garment Industry Management Institute (GIMI) and HRMI City Campus, Colombo. Frank lives by the philosophy, “People development is the foundation for continuous improvements”, most of his work are unique with Industrial Engineering and Lean Sigma expertise, diversified knowledge, the ability of coaching and influencing people for “Manufacturing Excellence”. Presently engaged in consultancy and guiding businesses to be competitive and grow by providing unique solutions with Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Lean manufacturing, and 5S for TQE in manufacturing Organizations in local and International market. +94 777 635912 frankmiskin@gmail.com In: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-miskin-1a6734213/ Plastics and Rubber - Sri Lanka I Volume 20 - 2021 I 71 In developing nations, the lack of a digital skills, resource limitations combine to significant Investment requirement and security breach risk appears as the most significant challenge. Value chain integration and technological infrastructure are needed to support the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in developing countries, according to the influencing constraints identified. The purpose of this study is to investigate how Industry 4.0 is being implemented in developing nations. The lack of integrated national policies on Industry 4.0 in emerging nations is causing issues in the diffusion of technological innovation, which may prevent organizations from fully experiencing the Industry 4.0 revolution. The findings of this study may provide insight to decision- makers and practitioners in overcoming the obstacles and opening the path for a successful implementation of Industry 4.0 in the manufacturing sector Organizations in developing nations.