In this article care out an analysis of the existing material on the development of the modern economy "Industry 4.0", the main principles of its construction, the benefits of permeation of digital technologies in all spheres of life and new problems associated with it. Outlined the results of scientific and technological progress, which form the basis of Industry 4.0, the principles of state regulation of labor relations in the conditions of postindustrial society are highlighted. On the basis of the analysis, the conclusion is made of the possibility of Ukraine to take a worthy place among the leaders of the new concept of economic development under the condition of close cooperation between the state, science, education and business.