Industry 4.0: we need to look at the smaller picture

摘要

Industry 4.0 needs to be discussed in terms of small but meaningful changes that can be built upon gradually The debate around Industry 4.0 is too theoretical and risks leaving lower tier suppliers and smaller manufacturers behind, according to industrial services provider Eriks UK and Ireland. The warning comes in the wake of the 'Made Smarter Review', published late last year, which outlined an initial strategy to engage government and industry in harnessing Industry 4.0 by 2030.