Industry 4.0, also known as smart factory 4.0, is labeled as the fourth industrial revolution, yet many don’t understand it or how it will affect the things they do; quality management is no exception. The executives in your organization, however, are most certainly monitoring this paradigm-shifting strategy. Quality professionals should be as well to ensure they are part of their company’s Industry 4.0 dialogue.

As quality professionals forge into this new era, it’s critical to have a solid understanding of the premise and aspects of Industry 4.0 and its implications for production, the extended supply chain, and their quality management systems (QMS).

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