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Optimized Manual Processes in Automotive Production<\/h4>\n
A module-based approach for the efficient creation of work system simulations<\/div>
Barbara Brockmann<\/a>, Tobias Jurk<\/a>, Beate Stoffels<\/a>, Jochen Deuse<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>In the manufacturing industry, the integration of digital human models into the product development and manufacturing process is becoming increasingly important. Particularly in assembly, which is characterized by a high proportion of manual tasks, motion simulations enable a realistic representation of human work and thus make a significant contribution to the evaluation of motion economy, process validation, and efficiency improvement. However, widespread application in production planning faces various challenges, such as the high initial effort required to create human simulations as well as volatile planning conditions. This article presents a practice-oriented solution from the automotive assembly sector that enables the creation of simulations with reduced effort as well as their early and consistent use in the planning process. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 3 | Pages 48-55<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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XAI for Predicting and Nudging Worker Decision-Making<\/h4>\n
Feasibility and perceived ethical issues<\/div>
Jan-Phillip Herrmann<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Catharina Baier<\/a>, Sven Tackenberg<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Verena Nitsch<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Explainable artificial intelligence (XAI)-based nudging, while ethically complex, may offer a favorable alternative to rigid, algorithmically generated schedules that simultaneously respects worker autonomy and improves overall scheduling performance on the shop floor. This paper presents a controlled laboratory study demonstrating the successful nudging of 28 industrial engineering students in a job shop simulation. The study shows that the observed concordance between students\u2019 sequencing decisions and a predefined target sequence increases by 9% through nudging. This is done by using XAI to analyze students\u2019 preferences and adjusting task deadlines and priorities in the simulation. The paper discusses the ethical issues of nudging, including potential manipulation, illusory autonomy, and reducing people to numbers. To mitigate these issues, it offers recommendations for implementing the XAI-based nudging approach in practice and highlights its strengths relative to rigid, ... <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 1 | Pages 70-78<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Improving Documentation Quality and Creating Time for Core Activities<\/h4>\n
Success factors for implementing AI-based documentation systems in nursing care<\/div>
Sophie Berretta<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Elisabeth Liedmann<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Paul-Fiete Kramer<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Anja Gerlmaier<\/a>, Christopher Schmidt<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Demographic change is accompanied by both a growing demand for care and a shortage of qualified nursing staff. Consequently, AI-based technologies are increasingly becoming a focus of care-related innovations. Their aim is to reduce workload pressure, save time, and enhance the attractiveness of the nursing profession. Using the example of AI-supported documentation systems for admission interviews, this article examines to what extent such systems can contribute to improvements in work processes and care quality, focusing on the perspectives of nursing professionals and nursing experts. The results indicate potential for workload relief, enhanced documentation quality, and the reallocation of time resources toward direct patient care. However, realizing these potentials requires a human-centered and context-sensitive implementation approach. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 1 | Pages 154-160 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.26.1.146<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Applied Knowledge and Augmented Reality<\/h4>\n
Bridging the gap between learning and application<\/div>
Jana Gonnermann-M\u00fcller<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Philip Wotschack<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Martin Krzywdzinski<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Norbert Gronau<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n The increasing complexity of industrial environments demands new competencies from workers, particularly the ability to interact with advanced digital systems. Traditional training methods often fall short in supporting the effective transfer of applied knowledge to such contexts, and the effectiveness of this transfer, as measured by performance-based outcomes, remains to be investigated. To address this gap, the present study employed a between-subjects experimental design comparing augmented reality- and paper-based instructions within a realistic production training scenario. The results show that participants who learned with augmented reality completed the production process significantly faster and with fewer errors than those using paper instructions. In addition, learners using augmented reality reported higher usability and experienced lower cognitive load during training. These findings suggest that augmented reality can enhance the transfer of practical skills in industrial ... <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | 2025 | Edition 5 | Pages 22-29 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.25.5.22<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Camera-Based Ergonomics Assessment<\/h4>\n
Developing a method for use in manual assembly<\/div>
Jannik Liebchen<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Burak Vur<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Michael Freitag<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Targeted ergonomic design of workplaces and processes can counteract the challenges of manual assembly and improve working conditions. However, current expert ergonomics assessments are time-consuming and resource-intensive. This article presents an automated assessment method based on the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA). Results from a laboratory study within an assembly scenario are consistent with expert evaluations. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | 2025 | Edition 5 | Pages 120-126 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.25.5.116<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Automation of Production Planning and Control<\/h4>\n
A deep dive into production control with intelligent agents<\/div>
Jonas Schneider<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Peter Nyhuis<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Matthias Schmidt<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n How can artificial intelligence (AI) automate production planning and control? This study examines its potential to enhance efficiency in modern production environments. The focus is on establishing a robust data infrastructure that integrates real-time, historical, and contextual data to create a solid basis for AI models. Reinforcement learning (RL) is applied to aid automation. A roadmap for implementation, focusing on practical application, is presented. This roadmap incorporates simulation-based training methods and outlines strategies for continuous improvement and adaptation of production processes. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | 2025 | Edition 5 | Pages 86-93 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.25.5.84<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Increasing Resilience in Logistics with IT<\/h4>\n
Investigating supply chain risk management information systems<\/div>
Alexander Baur<\/a>, Jasmin Hauser<\/a>, Dieter Uckelmann<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>The blockage of the Suez Canal in 2021, caused by the accident involving the container ship Ever Given, clearly illustrates the need to design global supply chains in such a way that they can respond quickly to disruptions. In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment, conventional logistics processes that focus on efficiency, and supply chain management methods in particular, are increasingly reaching their limits. Resilience, achieved through a combination of robustness and agility, is essential to ensure responsiveness. This article analyzes how risk management information systems (RMIS) can increase resilience. The analysis covers data availability, data transparency, modeling and simulation of risk scenarios, and the development of appropriate emergency action plans. Despite existing challenges in designing IT infrastructure, the measures mentioned have the potential to increase resilience in logistics. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | Edition 4 | Pages 36-42<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Collaborative Drone Inspection<\/h4>\n
A new approach to inspection work with AI support<\/div>
Till Becker<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Drone technology and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) offer promising advantages in various sectors, including in inspection. The use of innovative inspection technologies can make inspections more efficient overall. This research project examines various legal and economic aspects of AI-based autonomous drone inspections. It also develops a target process that represents the use of an AI-based drone inspection and controls the use of such inspection technology. In particular, this article focuses on a collaborative approach to this new inspection methodology. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | Edition 2 | Pages 94-100<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Digital Twins Using Semantic Modeling and AI<\/h4>\n
Self-learning development and simulation of industrial production facilities<\/div>
Wolfram H\u00f6pken<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Ralf Stetter<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Markus Pfeil<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Thomas Bayer<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Bernd Michelberger<\/a>, Markus Till<\/a>, Timo Schuchter<\/a>, Alexander Lohr<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n The AI-driven, self-learning digital twin continuously adapts to real system behavior, ensuring an optimal representation of the production process. A comprehensive semantic model serves as the foundation for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) approaches. Insights derived from AI methods are integrated into this model, enhancing the interpretability and explainability of AI systems. Techniques from the field of eXplainable AI (XAI) facilitate the automated description of AI models and their findings, as well as the development of self-explanatory models. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | Edition 2 | Pages 30-36<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Computer Use in Industrial Business Processes<\/h4>\n
A systematic literature review of the last 40 years<\/div>
Norbert Gronau<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n The most important value-adding industrial business processes are product creation and order processing. For 40 years now, Industry 4.0 Science and its predecessor titles have supported the development and implementation of the software used in these industrial business processes. In honor of the journal\u2019s 40th anniversary, a systematic literature review is carried out to identify trends that played a role in the past but no longer do today. The research provides some surprising insights into the topics that have been important in the last 40 years \u2013 as well as those that will remain relevant in the future. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | 2025 | Edition 1 | Pages 8-14 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.25.1.8<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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