Abstract
This study investigates the organizational factors, challenges, and strategies that impact the successful implementation of IoT-based condition monitoring systems across the adoption phases in the railway industry. Drawing on a mixed-method approach, quantitative data was gathered through surveys and qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews, aiming to answer three research questions: (1) identifying key organizational factors, (2) uncovering primary implementation challenges, and (3) evaluating effective strategies for improving adoption rates at each phase.
Results highlight that top management support, infrastructure compatibility, and effective communication play critical roles during the planning, deployment, and operation phases. Technical challenges, integration issues, and skill shortages emerged as prominent barriers, particularly during deployment and maintenance. Strategies like training, early stakeholder involvement, and collaboration with external experts were found effective, particularly when tailored to specific adoption phases. This research provides practical insights into optimizing IoT implementation through phase-specific support, targeted training, and stakeholder collaboration, with future research suggested to explore longitudinal and sector-diverse studies.