Abstract
he global manufacturing environment is undergoing a major shift with the advent of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies. Worldwide different countries are taking I4.0 initiatives. The Government of Germany and the European Union have designed I4.0 programs to accomplish digital goals. The Italian Government has implemented the I4.0 National digital plan to increase the capital investment on I4.0 technologies and research for providing a competitive edge to the manufacturing firms. Similarly, Hungary has launched I4.0 National technology platform to embrace I4.0. The Austrian Government has adopted a National level “Plattform Industrie 4.0” that works as an advice-giving body for I4.0 promotion. In the United States of America (USA) the digital programme is named “Smart manufacturing leadership coalition”. The Government of India has undertaken a “Made in India” initiative and digital strategy with special focus on the manufacturing sector. Furthermore, a National policy framework including I4.0 is under formulation to advance the growth of modern manufacturing using advanced materials...
Ph.D. (Engineering Management)