Applied Sciences (Jun 2024)

A Method to Evaluate the Maturity Level of Robotization of Production Processes in the Context of Digital Transformation—Polish Case Study

  • Mariusz Piotr Hetmanczyk

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/app14135401
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 13
p. 5401

Abstract

Read online

This paper puts forth a systematic approach to evaluating the maturity level of the robotization of production processes in the context of digital transformation for manufacturing companies. The method was developed to address the absence of a sector-specific framework for assessing robotization maturity growth, in line with the Industry 5.0 guidelines (incorporating sustainability, the circular economy, and human-centeredness). The survey covers six core areas for manufacturing companies: the automation and robotization of production processes, digitization of warehouse processes, flexibility and intralogistics, and end-to-end integration of key data management processes. The study aimed to advance digitalization through improved robotization maturity. The study surveyed 200 small and medium-sized businesses operating in Poland from 2022 to 2024. The study presents a method to assess enterprise operational maturity, covering current and planned levels and development plans for the next three years.

Keywords