The aim of this research is to analyse the impact that Industry 4.0 has on Italian manufacturing companies, understanding the motivations to implement its enabling technologies, and highlighting the benefits and barriers encountered. The research method is based on a qualitative multiple case-study, with an embedded design procedure. The results show that benefits of transitioning into Industry 4.0 could outweigh associated costs, but the maturity level of a company is relevant for this path. There is no single Industry 4.0 model valid for all businesses and digitalization presents something that is very close to the artisan mentality.

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工业 4.0 支持技术作为意大利制造公司制定竞争战略的工具

本研究的目的是分析工业 4.0 对意大利制造公司的影响，了解实施其使能技术的动机，并强调所遇到的好处和障碍。研究方法基于定性的多案例研究，采用嵌入式设计程序。结果表明，过渡到工业 4.0 的好处可能超过相关成本，但公司的成熟度水平与这条路径相关。没有单一的工业 4.0 模型适用于所有企业，数字化呈现出非常接近工匠心态的东西。