How industry 4.0 can help to achieve SDGs?
Ceramic Industry Case Study
Industry 4.0 can help to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by
enabling more efficient and sustainable production and consumption practices,
reducing waste and emissions, promoting sustainable supply chains, and facilitating
collaboration and innovation towards sustainability goals.
The presentation will focus on the intersection of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) and Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). The first section will explore the technologies used in
I4.0, which include, the Internet of Things, robotics, additive manufacturing, cloud
computing, big data and analytics.
Next, the presentation will highlight the potential benefits of I4.0 in achieving SDGs,
including increased efficiency, productivity, and reduced waste. Industry 4.0
technologies can help improve resource efficiency by optimizing processes and
reducing waste. This can help achieve SDG 12 (responsible consumption and
production). Industry 4.0 can help promote a transition towards a circular economy by
enabling the reuse and recycling of materials. This can help achieve SDG 12. Also,
Industry 4.0 can help promote more sustainable supply chains by providing greater
transparency and traceability. This can help achieve SDG 8 (decent work and
economic growth) and SDG 12. Last, but not least Industry 4.0 can help promote the
use of renewable energy sources and improve energy efficiency. This can help
achieve SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) and SDG 13 (climate action).
It will also discuss some of the challenges associated with the adoption of I4.0, such
as the high cost of implementation and potential job displacement.
The case study will feature a manufacturing company in the ceramic industry and
explore the company’s initial production characteristics, three production phases, and
their current adoption of I4.0. The economic impact of the company’s adoption of I4.0
will be discussed, along with the environmental impact and social impact achieved
results.
Overall, the presentation will highlight the potential of I4.0 to help achieve SDGs,
while acknowledging the challenges and opportunities associated with its adoption.
The case study will provide real-world examples of the benefits and limitations of I4.0
in a specific industry context.