Smart industrial products’ role in industry 4.0: from a strategic paradigm of manufacturing management towards new holonic manufacturing system

Abstract

The advancement of technology and the advent of the fourth industrial revolution have significantly influenced manufacturers’ strategies when it comes to production. In parallel with practical development, terminology may need to be changed over time as new information/technology or when understanding a particular concept evolves. This allows the language to reflect the current understanding and knowledge and ensures that communication remains accurate and precise. This study uses a systematic literature review together with theoretical-conceptual research to compare Industry 4.0 and Holonic Manufacturing System features. The results presented a theoretical-deduction framework illustrating where Industry 4.0 becomes New Holonic Manufacturing System. This work contributes to theory, motivating researchers of both fields to move efforts to jointly achieve New HMS. In practice, the proposed framework gives managers a deep understanding of the pathway organisations should follow to achieve a New Holonic Manufacturing System. Finally, it was possible to conclude that in the limit of full adoption, industry 4.0 becomes a New Holonic Manufacturing System.