Abstract

Quality 4.0, or the application of Industry 4.0’s digital technologies to quality management, has an important role to play in the factory of the future. Its many benefits include real-time process monitoring and data collection, and analytics-supported predictive maintenance. However, technology is only one element in a broader quality transformation.To implement Quality 4.0, companies need a structured approach that includes prioritizing use cases to resolve critical pain points, defining a clear vision and roadmap, establishing technology and data enablers, and closing skills gaps. Companies must also manage changes across the enterprise and foster a culture in which all employees take ownership of quality.