PDCA 4.0: A New Conceptual Approach for Continuous Improvement in the Industry 4.0 Paradigm
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Abstract
Continuous improvement (CI) is a key component of lean manufacturing (LM), which is fundamental for organizations to remain competitive in an ever more challenging market. At present, the new industrial revolution, Industry 4.0 (I4.0), is taking place in the manufacturing and service markets, allowing more intelligent and automated processes to become a reality through innovative technologies. Not much research was found regarding a holistic application of I4.0′s technological concepts towards CI, which clarifies the potential for improving its effectiveness. This clearly indicates that research is needed regarding this subject. The present publication intends to close this research gap by studying the main I4.0 technological concepts and their possible application towards a typical CI process, establishing the requirements for such an approach. Based on that study, a conceptual approach is proposed (PDCA 4.0), depicting how I4.0 technological concepts should be used for CI enhancement, while aiming to satisfy the identified requirements. By outlining the PDCA 4.0 approach, this paper contributes to increasing the knowledge available regarding the CI realm on how to support the CI shift towards a I4.0 industrial paradigm.
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OpenAlex topics: Digital Transformation in Industry · Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems · Quality and Supply Management
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IDMEC, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
EfficiencyRising, Lda. (Erising), 1800-082 Lisboa, Portugal
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Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia · Programa Operacional Temático Factores de Competitividade
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