Evaluating smart manufacturing readiness: A maturity model perspective
The emergence of Industry 4.0 has transformed the manufacturing sector, necessitating established frameworks to appraise digital preparedness. To fill in the gaps in current models that ignore the particular obstacles faced by small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and urban manufacturing firms, t...
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| author | Hammad, Muhammad Yahya Syed Radzi, Rahamaddulla Puteri Fadzline, Muhamad Tamyez Azim Azuan, Osman Ahmad Nazif, Noor Kamar |
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| description | The emergence of Industry 4.0 has transformed the manufacturing sector, necessitating established frameworks to appraise digital preparedness. To fill in the gaps in current models that ignore the particular obstacles faced by small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and urban manufacturing firms, this study suggests a customized Urban Smart Factory (USF) maturity model. The approach incorporates essential elements, including sustainability, resilience, digitalization, and workforce competencies, providing a thorough assessment of smart manufacturing preparedness. Key research trends were diagnosed by bibliometric analysis, and case studies from several manufacturing sectors were used to validate the suggested model. According to the findings, a large number of firms inadequately use the instruments necessary to evaluate workforce and technology readiness, which leads to irregular attempts at digital transformation. By offering an organized framework for distinguishing technology gaps, assessing organizational adaptability, and facilitating the creation of strategic roadmaps for Industry 4.0 adoption, the USF maturity model fills this gap. By highlighting the connections between technology, human capital, and administrative processes, the study advances our acquiesce of digital transformation in the urban manufacturing framework and adds to the theoretical conversation. The recognition of the model provides useful information for businesses perceiving to advance their digital maturity while negotiating the challenges of smart manufacturing. Future studies should concentrate on incorporating cuttingedge technology like blockchain and artificial intelligence while broadening the model's application through many businesses and geographical areas. Conclusively, our research creates the groundwork for manufacturing ecosystems that are robust, sustainable, and technologically sophisticated, spurring long-term growth and innovation. |
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| spelling | ump-445112025-07-02T07:21:24Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44511/ Evaluating smart manufacturing readiness: A maturity model perspective Hammad, Muhammad Yahya Syed Radzi, Rahamaddulla Puteri Fadzline, Muhamad Tamyez Azim Azuan, Osman Ahmad Nazif, Noor Kamar HD28 Management. Industrial Management The emergence of Industry 4.0 has transformed the manufacturing sector, necessitating established frameworks to appraise digital preparedness. To fill in the gaps in current models that ignore the particular obstacles faced by small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and urban manufacturing firms, this study suggests a customized Urban Smart Factory (USF) maturity model. The approach incorporates essential elements, including sustainability, resilience, digitalization, and workforce competencies, providing a thorough assessment of smart manufacturing preparedness. Key research trends were diagnosed by bibliometric analysis, and case studies from several manufacturing sectors were used to validate the suggested model. According to the findings, a large number of firms inadequately use the instruments necessary to evaluate workforce and technology readiness, which leads to irregular attempts at digital transformation. By offering an organized framework for distinguishing technology gaps, assessing organizational adaptability, and facilitating the creation of strategic roadmaps for Industry 4.0 adoption, the USF maturity model fills this gap. By highlighting the connections between technology, human capital, and administrative processes, the study advances our acquiesce of digital transformation in the urban manufacturing framework and adds to the theoretical conversation. The recognition of the model provides useful information for businesses perceiving to advance their digital maturity while negotiating the challenges of smart manufacturing. Future studies should concentrate on incorporating cuttingedge technology like blockchain and artificial intelligence while broadening the model's application through many businesses and geographical areas. Conclusively, our research creates the groundwork for manufacturing ecosystems that are robust, sustainable, and technologically sophisticated, spurring long-term growth and innovation. RSIS International 2025 Article PeerReviewed pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44511/1/Evaluating%20Smart%20Manufacturing%20Readiness%20A%20Maturity%20Model.pdf Hammad, Muhammad Yahya and Syed Radzi, Rahamaddulla and Puteri Fadzline, Muhamad Tamyez and Azim Azuan, Osman and Ahmad Nazif, Noor Kamar (2025) Evaluating smart manufacturing readiness: A maturity model perspective. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, IX (III). pp. 1-16. ISSN 2454-6186. (Published) https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.90300183 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.90300183 |
| spellingShingle | HD28 Management. Industrial Management Hammad, Muhammad Yahya Syed Radzi, Rahamaddulla Puteri Fadzline, Muhamad Tamyez Azim Azuan, Osman Ahmad Nazif, Noor Kamar Evaluating smart manufacturing readiness: A maturity model perspective |
| title | Evaluating smart manufacturing readiness: A maturity model perspective |
| title_full | Evaluating smart manufacturing readiness: A maturity model perspective |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating smart manufacturing readiness: A maturity model perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating smart manufacturing readiness: A maturity model perspective |
| title_short | Evaluating smart manufacturing readiness: A maturity model perspective |
| title_sort | evaluating smart manufacturing readiness: a maturity model perspective |
| topic | HD28 Management. Industrial Management |
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