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Development Of A Framework For Managing The Industry 4.0 Equipment Procurement Process For The Irish Life Sciences Sector, Shane Loughlin
Development Of A Framework For Managing The Industry 4.0 Equipment Procurement Process For The Irish Life Sciences Sector, Shane Loughlin
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Industry 4.0 (I4.0) brings unprecedented opportunities for Manufacturing Corporations poised to implement Digital Business models; DigitALIZAtion. Industry Standards have been developed for the core technologies of the I4.0 Digital Supply Chains. Manufacturing equipment must now be procured to integrate seamlessly at any point in these novel supply chains. The aim of this study is to determine if an I4.0 Equipment Procurement Process (I4.0-EPP) can be developed which reduces the risk of equipment integration issues. It asks; Can the form of the equipment be specified, so that it correctly fits into the I4.0 Digital Supply Chain, to facilitate the desired I4.0 …