%0 Journal Article
%T Determinants of Decision-MakersĄŻ Attitudes toward Industry 4.0 Adaptation
%A Tomomi Hamada
%J -
%D 2019
%R https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci8050140
%X Abstract Industry 4.0 could drastically change not only firmsĄŻ production sites, organization, operation, and marketing but also industrial competition rules. This study aims at investigating a real situation of firmsĄŻ willingness to adapt to Industry 4.0 and revealing the determinants of decision-makersĄŻ attitudes toward Industry 4.0 adaptation, as well as factors that inhibit adaptation. The study, using statistical analysis and questionnaire survey data for quantitative observation, finds that firms required the following: fostering the positive attitude of decision-makers toward adapting Industry 4.0, enhancing decision-makersĄŻ acquisition of appropriate knowledge, and complementing lack of resources such as skilled workers. Moreover, firms applying to adapt to Industry 4.0 as well as outsiders must participate in promoting it among manufacturing firms. View Full-Tex
%K Industry 4.0
%K decision-maker
%K organizational inertia
%K information systems
%U https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/8/5/140