Finding the sweet spot in Industry 4.0 transformation: an exploration of the drivers, challenges and readiness of the Thai sugar industry

IF 4.5 Q1 MANAGEMENT
Panitas Sureeyatanapas, Danai Pancharoen, Khwantri Saengprachatanarug
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Purpose Industry 4.0 is recognised as a competitive strategy that helps implementers optimise their value chain. However, its adoption poses several challenges. This study investigates and ranks the drivers and barriers to implementing Industry 4.0 in the Thai sugar industry, the world's second-largest sugar exporter. It also evaluates the industry's readiness for Industry 4.0. Design/methodology/approach The drivers and impediments were identified based on a systematic literature review (SLR) and further investigated using a questionnaire, expert interviews, Pearson's correlation and nonparametric statistical analyses. The IMPULS model was used to assess the industry's readiness. Findings Most companies expect to minimise costs, develop employees and improve various elements of operational performance and data tracking capability. Thai sugar producers are still at a low readiness level to deploy Industry 4.0. High investment is the major challenge. Small businesses struggle to hire competent employees, collaborate with a highly credible technology provider and adapt to new solutions. Practical implications The findings can serve as a benchmark or guide for sugar manufacturers and companies in other sectors, where Industry 4.0 technologies are not yet widely utilised, to overcome existing roadblocks and make strategic decisions. They can also assist governments in developing policies that foster digital transformation and increase national competitiveness. Originality/value There is a scarcity of research on Industry 4.0 execution in the sugar industry. This study addresses this gap by investigating the reasons for the hesitancy of sugar producers to pursue Industry 4.0 and proposing solutions.
寻找工业4.0转型的最佳时机:探索泰国制糖业的驱动因素、挑战和准备情况
工业4.0被认为是一种竞争战略,可以帮助实施者优化价值链。然而,它的采用带来了一些挑战。作为世界第二大食糖出口国,本研究对泰国糖业实施工业4.0的驱动因素和障碍进行了调查和排名。它还评估了行业对工业4.0的准备情况。设计/方法/方法基于系统文献综述(SLR)确定驱动因素和障碍,并通过问卷调查、专家访谈、Pearson相关和非参数统计分析进行进一步调查。impulse模型被用来评估该行业的准备情况。大多数公司都希望最大限度地降低成本,培养员工,提高运营绩效和数据跟踪能力的各个方面。泰国糖业生产商在部署工业4.0方面仍处于较低的准备水平。高投资是主要挑战。小企业很难聘请称职的员工,与高度可信的技术提供商合作,并适应新的解决方案。该研究结果可以作为基准或指南,为制糖制造商和工业4.0技术尚未广泛应用的其他行业的公司克服现有障碍并做出战略决策。它们还可以协助政府制定促进数字化转型和提高国家竞争力的政策。关于制糖业实施工业4.0的研究很少。本研究通过调查制糖生产商对追求工业4.0犹豫不决的原因并提出解决方案来解决这一差距。
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期刊介绍: Benchmarking is big news for companies committed to total quality programmes. Its enthusiastic reception by many prominent business figures has created high levels of interest in a technique which promises big rewards for co-operating partners. Yet, like total quality itself, it must be understood in its proper context, and implemented single mindedly if it is to be effective - this journal helps companies to decide if benchmarking is right for them, and shows them how to go about it successfully.
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