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Magdalena Ramirez-Peña1, Francisco J Abad Fraga2, Alejandro J Sánchez Sotano1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design, School of Engineering, University of Cádiz, Av. Universidad de Cádiz, 10, E-11519 Puerto Real (Cádiz), Spain.
Abstract:
The shipbuilding industry shows a special interest in adapting to the changes proposed by the industry 4.0. This article bets on the development of an index that indicates the current situation considering that supply chain is a key factor in any type of change, and at the same time it serves as a control tool in the implementation of improvements. The proposed indices provide a first definition of the paradigm or paradigms that best fit the supply chain in order to improve its sustainability and a second definition, regarding the key enabling technologies for Industry 4.0. The values obtained put shipbuilding on the road to industry 4.0 while suggesting categorized planning of technologies.
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