Development of a Human-Centered Implementation Strategy for Industry 4.0 Exemplified by Digital Shopfloor Management

Existing implementation strategies for Industry 4.0 and Digital Shopfloor Management often focus on technology. This is accompanied by a lack of transparency regarding production processes and information structures, often preventing decentralised decision-making by employees. Thus, the implementation of I4.0 requires a socio-technical implementation approach that takes human, technology and organization into account.