Industry 4.0 refers to the digital networking of production systems in a broad sense. This involves equipping objects and devices such as spare parts, goods, machines and entire production lines with communication technology. Various types of information can be collected and used via this communication technology. Intelligent networking can result in automatic inventory management, self-propelled forklift trucks and the automatic reordering of spare parts. The term “Industry 4.0” illustrates the idea that this networking represents the fourth industrial revolution.
This depends entirely on the company in which you work. Perhaps as a clothing company you collect data from customer reviews in order to optimize fits and the entire product range structure. Perhaps you control entire production lines in your assembly hall via a server. Perhaps your warehouse management system is networked so that robots can automatically remove the desired items from the corresponding shelf compartment. And you have certainly come up with ideas in your day-to-day work that could be implemented in the area of Industry 4.0. Typical examples are The forwarding of information to other departments or the automation of routine tasks.
The spectrum of Industry 4.0 is very broad, which is why many of the necessary security measures vary. Ask the relevant specialists and find out about your sector and solutions. Measures to reduce cyber risk are also generally recommended.
