Análisis de la implementación de tecnologías 4.0 en los procesos productivos de las empresas industriales de Guayaquil

Abstract

The objective of this academic article was to analyze how the application of 4.0 technologies influences the production procedures of companies in the industrial sector of the city of Guayaquil. This study was developed under a mixed methodology, surveying 380 workers and interviewing 4 representatives of companies that carry out their activities in the industrial sector. The results demonstrated that 4.0 technologies have optimized the effectiveness of companies' operational processes. Although companies use strategic methods to adopt these tools such as training employees, investing in digital infrastructure and creating links with suppliers who have knowledge in the technological area. However, there are still barriers when implementing these technologies such as lack of training, poor adaptability to change, and high application costs. In conclusion, the limitations to implement 4.0 tools in industrial companies in the city of Guayaquil are related to the lack of constant training, adapting to new changes and the high costs in investing in digital methods such as insufficient technological infrastructure are also a significant obstacle to adopting this type of technology.