Intro
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Contributors
Part I Industry 4.0: Concepts, Themes, and Perspectives
1 Industry 4.0 Revolution: Introduction
Contents
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Industry 4.0
Expected Benefits
Costs, Security, and Privacy
Enabling Technologies
Advanced Human-Machine Interface
Additive Manufacturing
Cyber Physical System
Internet of Things
Cloud
Big Data
Machine Learning
Wearable Devices
Robotics
Virtual and Augmented Reality
Applicative Sectors
Smart Home and Building Automation

Logistic Service
Automotive
Urban Planning
School
Healthcare
Agriculture
Professional Figures of Tomorrow
Conclusions
References
2 Industry 4.0 Perspectives: Global Trends and Future Developments
Contents
Abbreviations
Introduction
The Evolution of Industry: The Digital Transformation
Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI)
Regional Innovation Scoreboard (RIS)
Report Digital 2020 (We Are Social)
State of the Art on Industry 4.0
The Future of Manufacturing: Survey Results and Analysis
Survey Objectives and Setup
Survey Results

Challenges, Directions, and Trends
Research Direction #1: Technical Challenges
Research Direction #2: Social Challenges
Conclusion
References
3 Changing Manufacturing Landscape: From a Factory to a Network
Contents
Introduction
History of Manufacturing: Change Within Factory Walls
Regime of Accumulation
From Economies of Scale to Economies of Scope
The End of Division of Labor
Technological and Business Drivers that Underlie Industrial Landscape Change
Digitalization of Business and Manufacturing Processes
Automation and Manufacturing Robotics

Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Logistics Optimization and Supply Chain Risk Management
Proactive Versus Reactive Management
Conclusion: Toward Manufacturing as a Network
References
4 Karakuri Solutions and Industry 4.0
Contents
Introduction
Where to Find Karakuri?
Karakuri Kaizen in Industrial Applications
Selected Reflections on Karakuri
Conclusion
References
5 Use of Smart Technologies on Textile Industry Workers to Evaluate the Effect of Work Posture on Lower Extremity Distress in Southern Region of India
Contents
Introduction

Hand Screen Printing Process
Evaluation of Distress on Lower Extremity Among Hand Screen Printing Workers
Study Participants
Data Collection Method
Identification of Critical Work Postures
Instruments Used
Data Analysis Technique
Impact of WMSD on Various Anatomical Site
Demographics
Prevalence of Lower Extremity Disorder
Factors Influencing the Occurrence of Lower Extremity Disorder
Low Back Pain
Knee
Ankle/Feet
Inference from Postural Analysis
Rationale Behind the Occurrence of WMSD on Lower Body Extremity Among Textile Workers
Conclusion