The Digital Era in Production

This book examines the impact of the Digital Age on Industry 4.0, exploring how technologies such as AI, IoT, big data, AR/VR and advanced robotics are transforming the production sector. Industry 4.0, a fourth industrial revolution, is characterized by the digitization and interconnection of processes, improving efficiency and enabling data-driven decisions.Through an incremental approach, the book suggests strategies for implementing these technologies, emphasizing the importance of a clear plan, continuous training and an innovative organizational culture. It also addresses challenges such as resistance to change and initial investment, proposing solutions such as grants and employee training.In addition to challenges, digitalization opens up opportunities such as sustainability, product customization and access to new markets. The future, the book suggests, will be marked by a collaboration between humans and technology, where both are empowered, positioning Industry 4.0 as an opportunity to drive organizational and societal progress.