|
In the midst of the growing development of Industry 4.0, Taiwan's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing some challenges.
1. Digital Transformation of SMEs: Taiwan has numerous small and medium-sized enterprises, but some of these businesses may lack the resources and expertise required for digital transformation. Industry 4.0 demands a high degree of digitization and automation, which can be a challenging endeavor for many SMEs.
2. Shortage of Digital Talent: Taiwan is grappling with a shortage of digital professionals, including software developers, data analysts, and artificial intelligence experts. This shortage can pose difficulties for businesses when implementing Industry 4.0 solutions.
3. Supply Chain Dependency: Some of Taiwan's industries, particularly semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, heavily rely on the global supply chain. This makes these industries susceptible to the impact of international economic and political changes, potentially affecting the implementation and stability of Industry 4.0.
4. International Competition: Countries and regions worldwide are actively promoting Industry 4.0. Taiwan needs to stay competitive with international counterparts, which requires continuous innovation and investment.
However, SMEs in Taiwan aspire to acquire the relevant technologies of Industry 4.0 to achieve automation in production and quality management monitoring. Often, they are deterred by the high costs of equipment. This study focuses on utilizing ESP32 as an evaluation direction to achieve the goal of low-cost integration for automation monitoring and production line data collection.
In conclusion, while Taiwan has certain advantages in the field of Industry 4.0, it also needs to overcome challenges, especially related to the digital transformation of SMEs, the shortage of digital talent, and supply chain dependency. To unlock the potential of Industry 4.0, collaboration among the government, industry, and educational institutions is crucial to implement relevant measures that address these weaknesses.
|