Industrial requirements analysis for Excellence Center setting-up and curriculum design in Industry 4.0 context

Abstract

The needs of industrial workforces have changed in the Industry 4.0 era. The knowledge worker in charge of information systems and internal operations was divided into different roles, and they each used different working methods and concepts. Despite this, Industry 4.0's consolidation has promoted the growth of servicing workforce with both computational complexity and equipment maintenance skills. An industrial requirements analysis is conducted in this paper to identify the key skills and competencies needed for setting up and designing an Excellence Center in the context of Industry 4.0. A diverse group of industry experts are surveyed to gather their insights on the most important areas of focus for such a center. The findings indicate that the key competencies needed for success in an Industry 4.0 setting include digital literacy, data analysis, and the ability to work with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. Based on these findings, a curriculum for the Excellence Center is proposed that prioritizes these competencies and includes hands-on training and practical experience. Overall, this paper contributes to the understanding of the requirements for Industry 4.0 and provides a roadmap for setting up and designing an Excellence Center to meet these requirements.