Systematization of Technological Capabilities for Connected Adaptive Production

Increasing networking in production and the complexity of new technologies are presenting companies with ever greater challenges. To survive in this dynamic environment, companies can develop into agile, learning organizations by implementing suitable Industry 4.0 solutions. Many companies have already developed an understanding of the fundamental principles of connected adaptive production and recognized the added value for maintaining long-term competitiveness. However, systematic implementation remains a challenge. Often, there is a lack of deeper understanding of the capabilities to be built to unlock the full potential of Industry 4.0 solutions. In particular, the required technological capabilities regarding resources and information systems in companies reflect a wide range of possible applications. For the targeted selection of measures towards the connected adaptive production and their successful implementation, companies need a structured overview of the required technological capabilities. Therefore, this paper presents a model for systematizing the technological capabilities of manufacturing companies for the realization of connected adaptive production.