Abstract:

In the KOBIs in the manufacturing industry, studies on Industry 4.0 / Digitalization are carried out. However, many, as a result of wrong strategies and practices, are unable to catch the momentum they want in digitization and are unable to be competitive. This result may be caused by factors such as the unknown/unapplicable methods of transition to Industry 4.0, the unknown/unapplicable when/how the technology should be used or the lack of strategic perspective. The Kobilers with limited possibilities need an effective digital transformation roadmap to show their development and adapt to the digital age. In this study, in order to be successful in the process of digital transformation, the concepts they need to apply have been studied the relationship with each other and they have been attempted to draw up a road map model with their general lines.

Abstract:

Industry 4.0 / digitalization studies are carried out in SMEs in the manufacturing industry. However, as a result of wrong strategies and practices, they cannot catch the momentum they want for digitalization and cannot be competitive. This result may be due to factors such as lack of knowledge or wrong application of  the methods of transition to Industry 4.0, the inadequacy of which technology should be used or the lack of strategic perspective. The SMEs, which have limited opportunities, need an effective digital transformation roadmap to develop and keep up with the digital age. In this study, in order to be successful in the process of digital transformation of SMEs, the relationship between the concepts they need to be studied has been expalained.

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