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- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ4In-depth review of industry 4.0: research implications and future perspectives; [Endüstri 4.0'ın derinlemesine incelemesi: araştırma sonuçları ve gelecek perspektifleri]
Gurcan, Fatih; Cam, Handan; Ahmed, Sana
The term “Industry 4.0” signifies a pivotal stage in industrial development, representing the current wave of transformation characterized by the integration of digital technologies into manufacturing and business processes. This concept spans multiple disciplines, including industrial engineering, data science, marketing, and strategic management. While a considerable volume of research has been conducted under the umbrella of Industry 4.0, there remains a lack of a comprehensive synthesis that captures the full scope and evolution of the field. The objective of this study is to systematically analyze, classify, and evaluate published research related to Industry 4.0, while identifying key gaps and forecasting potential future research directions. To accomplish this, a total of 10,696 journal articles indexed in the SCOPUS database from 2013 to 2023 were analyzed. The Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) algorithm—a widely used probabilistic topic modeling technique in text mining—was applied to uncover latent themes within the literature. The analysis revealed 41 major topics, which were subsequently organized into five overarching categories: Sustainability, Manufacturing, Technology, Process, and Management. Findings indicate a notable shift in research emphasis over the past decade—from predominantly technical and engineering-focused issues toward broader concerns involving process optimization and organizational management. This transition highlights the growing importance of interdisciplinary approaches in addressing the complex challenges posed by Industry 4.0. Ultimately, this study not only maps the intellectual structure of existing research but also serves as a valuable resource for scholars, helping to navigate emerging trends and target underexplored areas in future investigations. This comprehensive thematic overview supports academics in pinpointing neglected subject areas, aligning future investigations with emerging priorities, and refining the strategic focus of Industry 4.0 research agendas.
- MakaleYalnız künye2024Scopus SJRQ1The Elephant in the Room: New Skills and Work Dimensions of Turkish White Goods Industry Engineers in Industry 4.0 Era
Demirbag, Kubra Simsek; Yildirim, Nihan
While the emergence of the Industry 4.0 (I4.0) concept has heightened concerns about how digital transformation will affect employees, engineers who create, develop, and spread the I4.0 tools and technologies are ignored. Also, the industries with the highest digital maturity should be prioritized since they are the readiest ones for the I4.0 transformation. In this context, our focus is the engineers in the Turkish white goods industry, one of the three industries with the highest level of digital maturity in Turkey. We aim to determine the new skills expected from engineers and to uncover the impact of the perceived usage level of I4.0 technologies by engineers on the dimensions of engineering work. In this article, we conducted two separate surveys for engineers and managers and sought answers to four research questions using factor analysis and regression analysis. The results show that the new skills are divided into intrinsic motivation, technology, and data and information skills. At the same time, the perceived usage level of I4.0 technologies influences the social characteristics dimension of engineering work. We revealed that the sociability level of the engineers who use data analytics, artificial intelligence, simulation, and RFID/RTLS technologies while performing their jobs tends to decrease, while the sociability level of the engineers who use adaptive robots and additive manufacturing technologies gets higher.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ2Getting the measure of the fourth industrial revolution: advantages and challenges of Industry 4.0 in the Turkish white goods industry
Şimşek Demirbağ, Kübra; Yıldırım, Nihan
Purpose: Industry 4.0 (I40) is an open window of opportunity for Turkey, a developed country, to eliminate technological dependence and produce with maximum productivity. However, I40, which corresponds to the fourth wave of industrial revolutions, brings both opportunities and challenges. In this context, this study aims to reveal the foresight of managers in the Turkish white goods industry (TWGI) regarding the advantages and challenges of I40 and compare them with the literature. Design/methodology/approach: The Delphi method was used for the study. Data were collected from managers of companies that are members of the White Goods Suppliers Association (BEYSAD). Seventy managers from 55 companies participated in the first round, and 19 managers participated in the second round of Delphi. Findings: The results show that the most frequently cited advantages are productivity/resource efficiency, data and information-enabled effectiveness/productivity, quality 4.0 and competitiveness/strategy. The most frequently mentioned challenges are financial resources/investment, employee qualification/training, technical/processual challenges and organizational transformation/leadership. Research limitations/implications: The sample was limited to the managers of the TWGI. Practical implications: Players in similar ecosystems and policymakers should consider the advantages and respond to potential challenges when creating roadmaps, taking the necessary steps and positioning themselves in the marketplace. In particular, the TWGI – Turkey’s showcase in international markets – should consider the undeniable benefits of the I40 transition to increase innovation. Originality/value: The findings for the first time highlight the advantages and challenges of I40 in an industry in Turkey, and they will benefit the TWGI, which is among the leaders in Turkey in terms of digital maturity and innovation in its journey to I40.
AtıfScopus13WoS7OpenAlex15İncele - BildiriAçık Erişim2022Is COVID-19 Friend or Foe to Industry 4.0: Experiences of Turkish White Goods Suppliers
Demirbag, Kubra Simsek; Yildirim, Nihan
This study, in the two years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, reveals the most focused issues by the Turkish white goods suppliers regarding Industry 4.0 and the challenges encountered while engaging in Industry 4.0 practices. The data were obtained through a questionnaire form participated by the managers of 36 different companies that are members of the Turkish White Goods Suppliers Association. The collected data were classified, and it was found that the most focused issues of the companies were technology investments, ERP and MES, data collection, business processes, investment plans, organizational transformation, occupational health and safety, and participation in Industry 4.0-related events, respectively. Moreover, the most common challenges companies face concerning Industry 4.0 are related to the not being able to come together, finance, technology providers, postponement of investment plans, and loss of employees. On the other hand, 16% of the participating companies stated that they did not encounter any difficulties.
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