Many companies, both software makers and manufacturers, describe themselves as Industry 4.0 partners. But are they really? These are the most fundamental differences between the 3.0 and 4.0 eras:
Industry 3.0:
- Production control: centralized, rigid, static
- Data processing and disclosure: Time delayed
- Software management: all-in-one software package – System of Record
- Usage rights and costs: Licenses (+lots of customization).
Industry 4.0:
- Production control: Decentralized, flexible
- Data processing and disclosure: Real-time
- Software Management: System of Experience: Open database supplemented by cloud apps.
- Usage rights and costs: Pay-per-Use (+self-integrate via API).
Using these criteria, you can determine:
- Whether it is smart, for example, to have a large ERP custom built
- Whether getting more modules from the same software maker is the best buy
- Or to have print reports created for administration
Hint: all of these tasks can be done more efficiently).
