Integrating industry 4.0 in manufacturing: overcoming challenges and optimizing processes (case studies)

PurposeThis paper aims to identify potential barriers to Industry 4.0 adoption for manufacturers and examine the changes that must be made to production processes to implement Industry 4.0 successfully. It aims to develop technology by assisting with the successful implementation of Industry 4.0 in the manufacturing process by using smart system techniques.Design/methodology/approachMultiple case studies are used in this paper by using the smart system and Matlab, and semi-structured interviews are used to collect qualitative data.FindingsStandardization, management support, skills, and costs have been cited as challenges for most businesses. Most businesses struggle with data interoperability. Complexity, information security, scalability, and network externalities provide challenges for some businesses. Environmental concerns are less likely to affect businesses with higher degrees of maturity. Additionally, it enables the Technical Director's expertise to participate in the measurement using ambiguous input and output using language phrases. The outcomes of the numerous tests conducted on the approaches are extensively studied in the provided method.Originality/valueIn this research, a multiple-case study aims to carry out a thorough investigation of the issue in its actual setting.