New Work and Industry 4.0 have matured and this book takes a practical, experience-based approach to project management in these areas. It introduces methods and covers the practical aspects. It critically examines existing approaches and practices and shows their limitations. The book covers appropriate methods as well as human and social aspects. It contributes to the ongoing discussion of business practices and methods. It also aims to stimulate dialogue in the professional community. Digital Project Practice for New Work and Industry 4.0 begins by introducing basic concepts in the context of Industry 4.0 and discussing how they might influence organizational communication and impact the work environment. After examining the possibilities and challenges of remote work and collaboration in distributed teams all over the world, the book looks at a company's fundamental changes related to New Work from a practical business perspective as well as legal and ethical perspectives. It reviews the case of the VW emission scandal and recommends ways to improve corporate culture. Legal issues include New Work and hybrid forms of collaboration as well as liability for automated decisions (i.e., the potential need for an ‘electronic person’). Other implications for the workplace include how: Industry 4.0 might influence the potential demand for "Digital Unions" Industry 4.0, and lean production, and their applications can change industrial practices Open Banking presents new approaches and new business models Work structures and systems can empower employees’ work self-management This book also looks at how New Work effects individual workers. It addresses digital stress, introduces strategies for coping with it, and discusses related topics. It also explores the benefits of meditation and the economics of mind, body, and spirit. In essence, this book covers appropriate methods along with human and social factors. It also covers practice, different perspectives, and various experiences from all around the globe. Contributing to the ongoing discussion on business practices and methods, this book will nourish and stimulate dialogue in the professional community.

This book provides hands-on insights and encourages readers to challenge existing methods and processes. The management of digital projects requires professional and state-of-the-art methods, tools, and techniques. In this book, the authors pass on practical approaches from their experiences in the field. The authors also critically acclaim existing methods and discuss their limitations. In particular, the book covers the following topics: - Methods and Best Practices; - Tools and Techniques; - Soft Skills, Team Dynamics, and Human Resources. Thirteen international subject matter experts contributed to this book. The objective is two-fold. First, the authors aim to further the discussion on business practices and methods. Second, the authors aim to stimulate the professional community. Senior professionals can benchmark their activities, while junior professionals can apply proven methods from this book.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to Industry 4.0 applications, not only introducing implementation aspects but also proposing a conceptual framework with respect to the design principles. In addition, it discusses the effects of Industry 4.0, which are reflected in new business models and workforce transformation. The book then examines the key technological advances that form the pillars of Industry 4.0 and explores their potential technical and economic benefits using examples of real-world applications. The changing dynamics of global production, such as more complex and automated processes, high-level competitiveness and emerging technologies, have paved the way for a new generation of goods, products and services. Moreover, manufacturers are increasingly realizing the value of the data that their processes and products generate. Such trends are transforming manufacturing industry to the next generation, namely Industry 4.0, which is based on the integration of information and communication technologies and industrial technology.The book provides a conceptual framework and roadmap for decision-makers for this transformation

This book is directed at Corporate Executives, I.T Project Managers and Business Leaders, Data Scientists, Freelancers and Consultants to understand the value proposition and operating model to evolve into Digital Transformation age, but is also a valuable tool for the IT/IS department to make decisions with deeper knowledge and understanding of the product. The Digital transformation is not just the technology change; it is indeed the strategy to drive operational model using technology as the backbone.As you read this book, you will learn evolution of Digital Transformation strategies, which is the next wave of transforming your IT, including databases, application with architecture supporting your business requirements, but this transformational journey is not just limited to the IT changes, as it spans across the veins of the business operations across various departments in changing business models. It will provide deeper insights into technology as a 3rd platform supporting business requirements and how to embark into the Digital journey. Hence, organizations have to prepare themselves for disruption and none can be static in today's growing market. The concept of 'smart' phones, smart refrigerator, and smart factories is getting more and more common, as it indicates AI capabilities. It's becoming part of your day-to-day life. You must comprehend that the Digital age is disruptive; however the benefits are immense in terms of increasing value proposition to the customers, partners, employees and all stakeholders involved. Hence, companies have started embarking into the journey of Digital Transformation. Let us embark on the ambitious Digital Transformation journey!!! This book is designed to help you understand Digital Transformation strategies to evolve into the next generation computing by integrating all departments within your organization to work as one Digital unit focusing on the transformation. Also, this book focuses on understanding the Digital Transformation basics and where to start from and how to enable the transformation. It helps you to de-mystify what is the real Digital transformation and what is not.

Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 are current concepts that are essential to understand new ways of working and even a way of life. Digital transformation shares most of the new technologies in Industry 4.0 or also called the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This book aims to explain and develop all the project management methodologies that are applied in digital transformation in fields such as telecommunications, computing, industry or construction.In the first part of the book, an introduction is made of all the technologies that are applied in digital transformation and a summary of all project management methodologies is made. The technologies include industrial robotics, the internet of things, artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain or cybersecurity.In the second part of the book, project management techniques are developed that come from mechanical engineering, industrial organization, telecommunications, computer science, or civil engineering. These techniques include the Scrum, Agile, ITIL, PRINCE2, BIM, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.Finally, in the third part of the book, a series of tools from business administration are presented to give a global approach to the management of companies in the present and the future.The book collects all the emerging technologies from the different fields of engineering and management so that the reader has a complete vision of how they should adapt to the digital transformation of the industry without being left behind.

This book gathers the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on the Industry 4.0 Model for Advanced Manufacturing (AMP 2019), held in Belgrade, Serbia, on 3–6 June 2019. The event marks the latest in a series of high-level conferences that bring together experts from academia and industry to exchange knowledge, ideas, experiences, research findings, and information in the field of manufacturing. The book addresses a wide range of topics, including: design of smart and intelligent products, developments in CAD/CAM technologies, rapid prototyping and reverse engineering, multistage manufacturing processes, manufacturing automation in the Industry 4.0 model, cloud-based products, and cyber-physical and reconfigurable manufacturing systems. By providing updates on key issues and highlighting recent advances in manufacturing engineering and technologies, the book supports the transfer of vital knowledge to the next generation of academics and practitioners. Further, it will appeal to anyone working or conducting research in this rapidly evolving field.

Advances in Mathematics for Industry 4.0 examines key tools, techniques, strategies, and methods in engineering applications. By covering the latest knowledge in technology for engineering design and manufacture, chapters provide systematic and comprehensive coverage of key drivers in rapid economic development. Written by leading industry experts, chapter authors explore managing big data in processing information and helping in decision-making, including mathematical and optimization techniques for dealing with large amounts of data in short periods. Focuses on recent research in mathematics applications for Industry 4.0 Provides insights on international and transnational scales Identifies mathematics knowledge gaps for Industry 4.0 Describes fruitful areas for further research in industrial mathematics, including forthcoming international studies and research