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Companies are investing heavily in Industry 4.0 technologies (such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Big Data), expecting transformative results. However, many often experience only slow and gradual improvements and a limited return on investment.
To understand why, University of Antwerp, delaware, Flanders' FOOD, and VLAIO initiated a research project to uncover the key challenges holding companies back and provide strategic directions for better results. The findings of this two-year research are presented in a series of reports.
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Alexander is a PhD researcher on the topic of Industry 4.0, affiliated with the University of Antwerp - Faculty of Business and Economics. He is a lecturer at the University of Antwerp and a guest lecturer at Antwerp Management School. With over 10 years of experience, Alexander is specialized in Industry 4.0 strategy, roadmap development, and implementation projects at delaware.
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Geert is a professor at Antwerp Management School, the program director of the Master Class Business Strategy and Leadership, and the Academic Director of the Master Class Management in Healthcare. As Partner at delaware, Geert focuses on strategy and digital transformation projects.
Charlot graduated magna cum laude in 2024 as a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (Civil Engineering) from Ghent University. She currently works at delaware as a research associate focusing on Industry 4.0.
The reports will be released gradually over the coming weeks. Find out below what is already available and what will become accessible in the upcoming weeks:
The initial definition of Industry 4.0, presented at the Hannover Messe in 2011, focused on technological potential and innovative scenarios. Now, over a decade later, these Industry 4.0 technologies have matured, and many companies have adopted them. However, considering that previous industrial revolutions lasted between 50 and 100 years, it is clear that we are still in the early stages of this revolution. The recent rise of generative AI and its impact on food processing companies shows that Industry 4.0 is still evolving. This transformation suggests that the original definition may no longer capture its full scope.
In this series of reports, we will take you on a journey through Industry 4.0, starting with a look back at the three previous industrial revolutions to predict the future. We identify three essential building blocks required for an industrial revolution and analyze whether these are present in Industry 4.0.
In Report 1: Industry 4.0 - Part 1: criteria for an industrial revolution, we analyzed the previous three industrial revolutions and identified three criteria for an industrial revolution: technological innovation, a radical transformation in the way of working, and a radical transformation in the way of living. It is clear that we are currently in a new era of technological innovation. However, does Industry 4.0 also meet the other two criteria?
In Report 2: Industry 4.0 - part 2: Industrial revolution or evolution?, we established that we have not yet reached the core phase of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Although the technologies are available, companies often struggle to reap the benefits, leading to a productivity paradox. Why does this happen? And what can companies do to achieve more significant results from their Industry 4.0 investments? In this report, we explain the need for paradigm shifts to overcome this productivity paradox and introduce the 10 paradigm shifts relevant to this Industry 4.0 era.
In this exclusive webinar for food processing professionals, we will unveil how this tool generates a personalized report that assesses your current I4.0 adoption, analyzes where your organization stands against international benchmarks, and unveils untapped strategic opportunities that could drive your next wave of innovation.
We will also share key findings from our two-year research on the challenges food processing firms face when implementing Industry 4.0 along with strategies to overcome these them.
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