Sebastian Saniuk - Böcker

Utilizing Industry 4.0 technologies is essential to meet consumer expectations of personalized products and services but not without obstacles and challenges. This book provides comprehensive knowledge on the operating conditions and challenges of small- and medium-sized enterprises operating in the era of Industry 4.0 and proposes a Business Model 4.0 concept. The authors provide insights on the general conditions for the development of Economy 4.0 and Society 5.0, the expectations of modern consumers in product personalization, customization, servitization and the SME sector's requirements. In addition, the book offers a business model of cooperation between enterprises and the concept of rapid network prototyping methodology for the implementation of personalized products. It proposes the creation of e-business platforms that will allow for better integration of the customer with the manufacturer and the possibility of greater involvement in product configurations. The empirical research offered in this book will provide valuable insights for scholars and upper-level students across business disciplines, including strategic management, entrepreneurship, technology and innovation management.

Utilizing Industry 4.0 technologies is essential to meet consumer expectations of personalized products and services but not without obstacles and challenges. This book provides comprehensive knowledge on the operating conditions and challenges of small- and medium-sized enterprises operating in the era of Industry 4.0 and proposes a Business Model 4.0 concept. The authors provide insights on the general conditions for the development of Economy 4.0 and Society 5.0, the expectations of modern consumers in product personalization, customization, servitization and the SME sector's requirements. In addition, the book offers a business model of cooperation between enterprises and the concept of rapid network prototyping methodology for the implementation of personalized products. It proposes the creation of e-business platforms that will allow for better integration of the customer with the manufacturer and the possibility of greater involvement in product configurations. The empirical research offered in this book will provide valuable insights for scholars and upper-level students across business disciplines, including strategic management, entrepreneurship, technology and innovation management.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution means the widespread digitization of economic processes using more economical and efficient production technologies. Orientation towards productivity, flexibility and low production costs results in a slow process of dehumanization of industry and focus only on implementing digital technologies of Industry 4.0. A natural consequence of this trend is the concern of workers, governments and societies about new challenges and the role of humans in industry and the economy. The hope is the emergence of a new industry concept proposed by the European Commission that expands the features of the existing Industry 4.0 concept to include human-centric, environmental and resilience aspects in smart organizations. Industry 5.0 is an excellent alternative to the development of today’s digital and dehumanized world, and this book presents challenges and priority directions for smart organizations in an environment shaped by the pillars of Industry 5.0. This research volume discusses the development of technologies that support human-oriented work systems, sustainable production and system resilience in intelligent organizations. It presents an educational challenge for universities and vocational schools in preparing employees for intelligent organizations and will be of interest to researchers, academics, policymakers, and students in the fields of organizational studies, knowledge management and the digital economy.

This groundbreaking research monograph offers a comprehensive analysis of workforce transformation in the emerging Industry 5.0 paradigm, examining how human-centric values, sustainability, and organizational resilience reshape competency development in modern industrial settings. Through interdisciplinary perspectives, the authors explore the complex interplay between technological advancement and human capabilities in creating adaptive, sustainable organizations. This book delivers critical insights into the evolving nature of workplace competencies, featuring in-depth analysis of human‑AI collaboration, organizational learning frameworks, and policy implications. Readers will discover practical approaches to competency auditing, strategic workforce development, and the integration of technical and soft skills in Industry 5.0 environments. The work stands out for its balanced examination of human-centric values, offering both theoretical foundations and real-world applications while critically engaging with emerging challenges in hybrid human‑AI workspaces.This essential resource is ideal for academics, advanced students, researchers, and policymakers in organizational development, human resource management, and industrial innovation. It will particularly appeal to strategic planners, workforce development professionals, and scholars interested in the intersection of technology, human capital, and sustainable organizational design. Graduate students in business, engineering management, and public policy will find valuable frameworks for understanding future workforce requirements.