Geir Jåsund examines what Industry 4.0 has delivered since its introduction in 2011. He highlights where it fell short, and how its lessons are shaping the next phase of industrial digitalisation.

Industry 4.0, or the Fourth Industrial Revolution, introduces automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. This includes advancements such as smart integrated systems, the Internet of ...

Newly built smart factories get all the attention, but the reality for most manufacturers is figuring out how to modernize existing facilities with equipment investments they can’t simply discard. The ...

Conceptually, the progression from Industry 4.0 to 5.0 reflects an ongoing evolution toward smarter, more connected and more human-centric systems that drive innovation and resilience. ERP and supply ...