1. Methodology for Industry 4.0
1.1 Overview of the Background of Industry 4.0
1.2 Maturity Model
1.3 Implementation Steps
1.3.1 Definition of Company Process
1.3.1.1 Research and Development
1.3.1.2 Production
1.3.1.3 Logistics
1.3.1.4 Services
1.3.1.5 Marketing
1.3.2 Definition of Corporate Structure
1.3.2.1 Resources
1.3.2.2 Information Systems
1.3.2.3 Organizational Structure
1.3.2.4 Culture
1.3.3 Definition of Development Stages
1.3.3.1 Computerization
1.3.3.2 Connectable
1.3.3.3 Visualizable
1.3.3.4Analyzable
1.3.3.5 Predictable
1.3.3.6 Adaptive
2. Case Study Analysis
2.1 Supply-Side Approach: Siemens
2.1.1 Background
2.1.2 Approaches
2.1.2.1 Raw Material Management and Product Traceability
2.1.2.2 Cross-business Integration
2.1.2.3 Production Optimization
2.1.2.4 Equipment Maintenance and Knowledge Management
2.1.3 Benefits
2.2 Demand-side Approach: Foxconn
2.2.1 Background
2.2.2 Approaches
2.2.2.1 Experience Replication
2.2.2.2 Platform Development
2.2.2.3 Organizational Structure
2.2.3 Benefits
3. Unexplored Areas of Development and Recommendations
3.1 Applicability of Industry 4.0
3.2 Key Focus Areas for Development
3.3 Transformation Benefits Beyond Production
4.MIC Perspective
Appendix
List of Companies