AN INDUSTRY 4.0 MATURITY MODEL APPLIED TO THE AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN

Objective of the study: to present and apply a maturity model to analyze industries in the 4.0 context, enabling to identify the main differences in the maturity level of the members of a supply chain. Methodology/approach: from the literature review, a model was proposed to measure the maturity of Industry 4.0 concepts, to be tested using a questionnaire. This model was validated by experts and then applied to three automotive parts manufacturers in the Greater Sao Paulo (SP) region and to three relevant suppliers in their respective supply chains. Originality/Relevance: this study addresses an existing research gap by providing an open model for analyzing the maturity of Industry 4.0 concepts in a supply chain in the Brazilian scenario. Main results: the companies assessed showed low scores in most of the six dimensions in the model. The results from analysis of the responses to the questionnaire also demonstrated a low level of implementation of the Industry 4.0 methodology. Theoretical contributions: a theoretical review of the relevant components of Industry 4.0 was carried out, as well as a synthesis of fifteen models available in the literature to analyze the degree of maturity of these concepts. Contributions to management: to offer the entire academic and professional communities a structured, tested questionnaire with 66 questions for analysis of Industry 4.0 maturity level in a supply chain.