Autor: Jochen Schumacher

Comparing Industry 4.0 Maturity Models

Comparing Industry 4.0 Maturity Models

Jochen Schumacher, Norbert Gronau ORCID Icon
In recent years, numerous maturity models have been developed with the aim of providing a clear indication of the progress each company has made in terms of Industry 4.0 development. However, not all models include all aspects of Industry 4.0. The models are also not equally practical. This article offers an in-depth comparison and assessment of the comprehensiveness of the ten most important Industry 4.0 maturity models.
Industry 4.0 Science | Volume 39 | 2023 | Edition 1 | Pages 16-33 | DOI 10.30844/I4SE.23.1.16
Accelerating Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma Projects

Accelerating Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma Projects

Faster identification of improvement potentials in production through MES
Jochen Schumacher, Mosbach
Besides the product quality companies have now recognized the process quality as further potential for more economic efficiency within the production. Process-oriented measured values are required for CIP activities as well as for Six Sigma projects when it comes to the determination of improvement possibilities. A manufacturing execution system (MES) offers the information virtually at the push of a button. By means of this CIP activities and Six Sigma projects are accelerated and in addition more potential is discovered than without a systematic entry of the process influences by a MES.
Industrie Management | Volume 21 | 2005 | Edition 4 | Pages 63-65