Engineer 4.0 and Manager 4.0 Competencies in Polish Family Manufacturing Enterprises

• Autorzy: Więcek-Janka Ewa , Chochołowska Natalia , Zarówna Weronika

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.24425/mper.2025.153935

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The study investigates the integration of Industry 4.0 concepts within Polish family manufacturing enterprises, focusing on the evolving competencies required of Engineer 4.0 and Manager 4.0. Utilizing a survey of 178 family businesses, the research explores correlations between organizational characteristics - such as size, ownership, and technological sophistication - and perceptions of Industry 4.0 competencies. Statistical analyses reveal significant relationships between these characteristics and the evaluation of strategic management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and technical skills. Despite the transformative potential of Industry 4.0 technologies, implementation challenges persist, highlighting the need for tailored competency models to bridge these gaps. The findings offer valuable insights into aligning managerial and engineering expertise with the dynamic demands of modern manufacturing environments.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

industry 4.0; engineer 4.0; manager 4.0; family businesses; family firms

• Wydawca: Production Engineering Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences ; Polish Association for Production Management
• Czasopismo: Management and Production Engineering Review
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: Vol. 16, No. 1
• Strony: 1--17
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 18 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Więcek-Janka Ewa

• Wydział Inżynierii Zarządzania, Politechnika Poznańska, Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 5, 60-965, Poznań, Poland

autor

Chochołowska Natalia

• Poznań University of Technology, Poland

autor

Zarówna Weronika

• Poznań University of Technology, Poland

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