INDUSTRY 4.0 IN MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN MEXICO

In a world with more than eight billion people, the growing demand for goods and services has caused excessive exploitation of non-renewable resources, accelerating global warming due to CO2 emissions. This work proposes changing industrial production to solve this problem.
The book explores how the scientific, academic, and business communities collaborate in the face of this challenge. It suggests using recyclable materials and renewable energies in manufacturing to improve the environment. But this transformation has obstacles. Although Industry 4.0 is a significant change, its adoption has challenges. Costs and lack of collaboration in supply chains hinder its implementation. Skills and lack of infrastructure hinder its progress in developing economies. The book highlights Industry 4.0 for companies, especially in emerging economies like Mexico, for environmental and sustainability goals in the metalworking, automotive, aerospace, chemical, and textile industries of the manufacturing sector. However, it needs a solid network to connect resources and people.
The central objective of Industry 4.0 is to merge value and production in smart companies. Horizontal and vertical integration will enable automatic exchanges, connecting products, machinery, employees, and consumers. The work presented here promotes adaptable production systems for current challenges. This book is essential for those interested in industrial sustainability, business innovation, and technology in creating an equitable and sustainable future.