Industry 4.0: How to Revolutionize your Business
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This course explores the fourth industrial revolution and its impact on business and society. It covers key technologies including cloud computing, IoT, and cyber-physical systems, examining their roles in smart manufacturing and services. Students learn about organizational readiness, future workforce skills, and emerging business models. The course discusses predictions for future technological developments, from cryptocurrency adoption to networked manufacturing, while addressing cybersecurity challenges and digital transformation strategies.
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What you'll learn
Understand the evolution of industrial revolutions and their impact on business
Master the core technologies driving Industry 4.0 including IoT, Big Data, and Cloud Computing
Learn how smart factories operate and differ from traditional manufacturing
Develop skills for data-driven decision making and predictive analysis
Understand cybersecurity challenges and mitigation strategies
Explore the future of work and required organizational competencies
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Module Description
This comprehensive course explores the transformation brought by Industry 4.0 technologies in business and manufacturing. It covers essential concepts including IoT, cloud computing, big data analytics, and cyber-physical systems. The curriculum examines how these technologies enable smart factories, predictive analysis, and data-driven decision-making. Students learn about organizational readiness, future workforce skills, and cybersecurity challenges. The course also addresses emerging trends like collaborative robots and networked manufacturing.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Industry 4.0 for business managers, Business Excellence in a knowledge-driven Industry 4.0 world
Instructors
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Distinguished Knowledge Management Expert and Innovation Leader
Professor Eric Tsui serves as a Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Associate Director of the Knowledge Management and Innovation Research Centre at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. After extensive academic research in automated knowledge acquisition and natural language processing, he spent 16 years at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), where he served as Chief Research Officer for Asia Pacific and Innovation Manager. His research has been supported by grants from organizations including Arthur Young, Rank Xerox, and the Australian Research Council. He holds B.Sc (Hons.), PhD, and MBA qualifications. His expertise spans knowledge technologies, including search engines, portals, personal knowledge management, and cloud services. As Vice President of the Hong Kong Knowledge Management Society and advisor to various government bodies, he has received numerous accolades including the Global Knowledge Management Leadership Award and the Knowledge Management Excellence Award. His contributions to education include developing MOOCs and receiving multiple teaching innovation awards, while securing over HK$9m in funding for teaching and learning projects.
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Distinguished Expert in Business Informatics and Knowledge Management
Dr. Norbert Gronau serves as Professor and Chair of Business Informatics, Processes and Systems at the University of Potsdam. After studying mechanical engineering and business administration at TU Berlin, he earned his doctorate in 1994 focusing on strategic management information systems. His career includes leading the Production-Oriented Business Information Systems group at TU Berlin until 2000, followed by heading the Department of Business Information Systems at the University of Oldenburg (2000-2004). Since 2004, he has held the C4 professorship at the University of Potsdam. His research interests encompass Industry 4.0, digital technologies, knowledge management, and business processes. As a Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University and founder of Potsdam Consulting Advisory GmbH, he bridges academic research with practical applications. He is a member of the German Academy of Technical Sciences (acatech) and serves as editor of "Industrie Management" journal, demonstrating his commitment to advancing both theoretical and applied aspects of business information systems.
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