In 2011, the German government coined the term "Industry 4.0" to refer to the fourth industrial revolution as the next stage in the organisation and control of the entire value stream across the product lifecycle. Industry 4.0 captures new opportunities, overcomes internal challenges, and generates new business models. Through this online learning course, participants will have the opportunity to acquire basic skills in Industry 4.0. The content covers methods for implementing smart factory concepts that support digital transformation, as well as one of the most widely adopted frameworks for building digital growth in this area – the Smart Manufacturing Maturity Index.

• Understand what Industry 4.0 is
• Understand the concepts of agility, development paths and target functions in Industry 4.0
• Master the three main key processes of Industry 4.0: vertical integration, horizontal integration, and integrated product lifecycle
• Understand the design principles of Industry 4.0
• Understand the key technologies of smart factories
• Understand the Smart Manufacturing Maturity Index

• Manufacturers interested in Industry 4.0, consultants wishing to validate their knowledge, and new learners looking to advance their careers.

• What is Industry 4.0
• Agility, development paths and target functions in Industry 4.0
• The three main key processes of Industry 4.0: vertical integration, horizontal integration, integrated product lifecycle
• Design principles of Industry 4.0
• Key technologies of smart factories
• Introduction to the Smart Manufacturing Maturity Index