Corporate

Executive 4.0

Business Administration and Management

40 hours

Introduction

The Management 4.0 course refers to a type of leader or executive who operates in a business and technological environment characterised by the The Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0. This concept involves managers adapting to the new technologies, trends and challenges arising in this context. A 4.0 manager is a leader who embraces the technology and the digital transformation within their organisation, and uses these tools and insights to make strategic decisions that drive growth and competitiveness in the era of Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 executives are up to date with the latest technological trends, such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, advanced robotics and data analytics.

Objectives

To lead and manage the digital transformation of the organisation.
To seek to improve the efficiency in the company’s internal processes through the automation and optimisation of tasks and workflows.
Using data and analysis to understand the needs y preferences of customers.

TEACHING UNIT 1. INDUSTRY 4.0

Introduction: From the First Industrial Revolution to Industry 4.0
How Lean Manufacturing fits in with Industry 4.0
Enabling technologies
People and Industry 4.0
The company’s assessment
The implementation process

TEACHING UNIT 2. NEW MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES AND CYBERSECURITY

Industrial additive manufacturing
Nanofabrication
Composite materials
Industrial Security: Cybersecurity and IoT Technologies
Most common attacks

TEACHING UNIT 3. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

Cyber-Physical Systems
Augmented reality
Cloud Environment
IIoT
Analytics
Blockchain

TEACHING UNIT 4. ICT SOLUTIONS FOR DECISION-MAKING IN INDUSTRY 4.0

Sensors
MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
SCADAS
Mobility
Energy Efficiency Solutions

TEACHING UNIT 5. ROBOTICS: INDUSTRIAL, COLLABORATIVE

Robotics in Industry 4.0
Collaborative robotics
AGVs
Drones
Computer Vision

TEACHING UNIT 6. BIG DATA + MACHINE LEARNING

Big Data
Virtual factory and process models
Digital Twin
Advanced process monitoring models
Real-time identification of deviations
Predicting failure modes using simulation tools

TEACHING UNIT 7. MASS CUSTOMISATION

Customised mass production
Value chains that can be reconfigured using virtual cells
Dynamic process balancing
Configurable layouts
Future maintenance requirements
Asset Management

TEACHING UNIT 8. PEOPLE IN THE DIGITAL AGE

How is the Fourth Industrial Revolution affecting senior and middle managers?
Leading a team that drives digital transformation
Change management and risk tolerance
How to motivate diverse teams and nurture talent
Talent in the digital age: How to tackle the digital skills gap
Fostering cooperation: The Belbin Methodology
Managing my emotions and my relationship with technology
The Challenge of Agility: Improving Personal Productivity

TEACHING UNIT 9. MOVING TOWARDS INDUSTRY 4.0

Assessment of the initial situation
Identifying areas within the company where Industry 4.0 can be implemented
Working groups to analyse these points
Final thoughts
Funding and development