Resolving the productivity paradox of digitalised production
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Dold, Luzian [1] ; Speck, Christian [2]
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[1] Middlesex University
Middlesex University
Reino Unido
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[2] Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences
Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences
Zürich, Suiza
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- Localización: International Journal of Production Management and Engineering (IJPME), ISSN-e 2340-4876, ISSN 2340-5317, Vol. 9, Nº. 2, 2021, págs. 65-80
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
Although Industry 4.0 and other initiatives predict widespread adoption of digitalised technology on the factory floor, few companies use new digitalised production technology holistically in their ecosystems; in practical implementation, companies often decide against digitalisation for financial reasons. This is due to a paradox (akin to the so called “productivity paradox”) caused by the complexity of value creation and value delivery within digitalised production. This article analyses and synthesises cross-disciplinary research using a grounded theory model, thus offering valuable insights for businesses considering investing in digitalised production. A qualitative model and an associated toolbox (complete with tools for practical application by business leaders and decision-makers) are presented to address organisational uncertainty and leadership disconnect that often contribute to the paradoxical gap between digital strategy and operational implementation.
