9MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSOCTOBER 2023in which companies invest in technology for technology's sake. Instead, the decision of what and where to invest should come from the business need or the situation of the production unit. It is also important to start in small steps, so that there is greater control and understanding of how best to use technology and learn from interaction and gradually extend to other processes where there is benefit. For the successful implementation of Industry 4.0 technology, it is necessary to have well-defined processes and an organizational culture that is open to change and the adoption of new technologies.3. ADEQUATE CHANGE MANAGEMENT:The transition to smart factories needs to be managed extremely well, as it will probably impact many stakeholders, not only internal but also external. Suppliers, customers, and service providers can be impacted and this needs to be anticipated and addressed in journey planning. Business leaders need to be aware of the importance of a proper transition and take actions to mitigate risks of failure in the journey.4. UPSCALING AND ADAPTING EMPLOYEE SKILLS: With repetitive activities being delegated to increasingly autonomous and robotized systems, a change in the way people will intervene in the process is needed. In short, the industrial units will need to adapt the way their employees work. For this to happen, it is important that people become more knowledgeable in automation, robotics, and data science. This will likely result in smaller and more specialized teams. One of the main challenges is the need for skilled workers, which requires a significant investment in training and development. It is important that, at a time when many organizations are investing significant amounts in digitalizing their factories, the entire process is carried out strategically, with the clearest possible vision of the advantages and benefits each technology can offer. And this will vary depending on the needs of each one, considering external factors as well as internal factors. The ideal transition process does not exist, it should be developed internally, considering all factors and circumstances. For the successful implementation of Industry 4.0 technology, it is necessary to have well-defined processes and an organizational culture that is open to change and the adoption of new technologies
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