Project report:
Process Industry I4.0 trends, challenges & opportunities DigiProcess provides support for SMEs and industry partners in collaboration and cooperation. This is done by building a digitalization ecosystem for SMEs and industry partners for different business areas like steel, mining, bio, forest, and energy. More info: www.digiprocess.eu
I4.0 INDUSTRY TRENDS Data has to be used, gather, and shared more efficiently I4.0 solutions provide more data to make conclusions from. However, the goal is not to gather a lot of data, but to use the existing and new data in more clever ways. Consolidation of data sources, improved information management, and asset performance play key roles in efficient data usage. I4.0 companies will share large amounts of their data with other companies in industry ecosystems. Harmonization of shared data and seamless data sharing routes between industry ecosystem partners are key points for succesfull I4.0 developent. “Meaning of the data is crucial: we have a lot of data, we do not need more of it, but we need to know where it is, is its quality good enough, and what it actually means“ - Peter Wallin, PiiA
I4.0 is not just about technology development I4.0 drives huge changes in companies' business models, processes, and ecosystems. Big changes in people and organizational culture are needed to thrive in I4.0 work environment. Employees are expected new capabilities and they expect more from their employers. Industry is motivated by the safety advantages provided by I4.0. Digital solutions have the capability to improve safety on hundreds of product lines and improve working conditions in hazardous process industry environments. These safety improvements increase employee motivation and increase workplace attractivity of the process industry. ”Digitalization is not a technology question, its much bigger question” - David Degerfeldt, Boliden
Virkkala P. & Saarela M. (2022). Project report: Process Industry I4.0 trends, challenges & opportunities
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