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Report was made by Software.org and shows the way to efficiency gains, cost reduction and additional revenue generation
Brazil 4.0: The Future Driven by Data from Brazilian Industries, a new study by Software.org, the Foundation of BSA|The Software Alliance, points out measures that the country should take in the next five years to encourage the development of industry 4.0 in its territory . These include investing in digital trust and security, training the workforce, spreading the use of the cloud and strengthening the IT infrastructure.
The report, released on the 26th, is Software.org's first for Latin America and was made within the scope of Aliança Brasil 4.0. The public commitment was launched by ICC Brasil in March of this year and has BSA as a signatory.
Monitoring and data analysis enable Industry 4.0 to offer a portfolio of innovative products and services made through more efficient processes. "Today, connectivity and digitization fuel a new kind of industry based on continuous flow of data and tangible impacts," comments Software.org CEO Chris Hopfensperger. "Processes that were once considered complex are now simple, as each step in the assembly and supply chain process is connected and provides information to the other", he adds.
For the executive director of the ICC, Gabriel Patrus, the initiative is important because it will help guide the actions and decisions of Aliança Brasil 4.0. “Our mission is to promote actions to disseminate the use of advanced manufacturing technologies, processes and applications at all levels of production chains. Sharing knowledge is an important front to add value to companies that are currently looking for partners on this journey”, he says.
The study indicates that, from digitalization efforts, 41% of Brazilian companies can expect additional revenue, 32% can predict lower costs and 41% expect efficiency gains in the next five years. The expectation is also valid for smaller businesses: 36 to 38% of small and medium-sized Brazilian companies expect Industry 4.0 technologies to improve the quality of their products and services. "As Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America and the seventh largest GDP in the world, local entrepreneurs are beginning to visualize the potential of Industry 4.0 and take steps towards it in search of increased productivity", says the country manager of BSA in Brazil. , Antonio Eduardo Mendes da Silva, known in the market as Pitanga.
In recent years, public policies have ensured short- and medium-term economic well-being in Brazil's business environment. Decision makers from Brazilian companies and SMEs are leveraging elements of this broad and diverse economy to drive digitalization across multiple sectors. "The strength of Brazilian decision makers is in their ability to look to the future, while facing the challenges of the present. Data and research show that Brazilian executives are ready for digitalization, but they need to solve organizational challenges, economic and cultural issues before moving forward," says Hopfensperger.
According to the study Brazil 4.0: The Future Driven by Data from Brazilian Industries, the main ways to overcome the challenges that delay the development of Industry 4.0 are:
cloud diffusion
One such challenge is the high cost of digitization, which can be addressed through cloud computing. Embracing the cloud as an integral business component enables the shift to digitization in any industry. The long-term cost savings, convenience, flexibility, security and availability of the cloud make the technology relevant to all business models. “Adopting technology rather than on-premises IT infrastructure leads to lower costs and higher returns, thanks to the ability to create new business models and offer improved services,” explains Hopfensperger.
Investing in digital trust and cybersecurity
Another obstacle pointed out by the report is cyber threats. Securing critical and industrial infrastructure is essential for Industry 4.0 to thrive. Advances in cybersecurity, including identity and access management and encryption, are steps towards secure and trusted systems. Sectors that employ industrial control systems – such as manufacturing, communications and energy – are highly networked and connected, making them especially vulnerable to cyber incidents. To develop Industry 4.0 reliability, solutions must be put in place that maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of technology. "This requires partnerships between government and industry and both must explore solutions together, with open dialogue," comments Hopfensperger.
Qualified workforce training
The lack of a qualified workforce also delays the evolution of Industry 4.0 in the country. Workers need to be continually trained in the digital skills that will enable them to create, design, develop, lead, manage and operate core technologies such as data and analytics, AI-based systems, cloud services, augmented reality, and more. Upskilling and upskilling requires a concerted effort between government, industry and educators to address and resolve the issues facing today's workforce.
Debureaucratization
Government bureaucracy is another factor holding back the advancement of technology. "A joint effort between academia and business is needed to demonstrate the importance of 4.0 within government, pressuring the state to adopt it, promoting related technologies, without creating onerous bureaucratic and regulatory obligations", explains Hopfensperger.
Reinforcement of telecommunications infrastructure
The country's telecommunications infrastructure needs to improve so that Industry 4.0 can grow. For this, all interested parties, including the government, must be involved in the creation of policies that promote improvements in the area, including extensive and affordable access to broadband.
In Brazil's key economic sectors, we are already seeing ways in which digitalization helps improve existing processes:
Oil and Gas
The use of digital solutions in the sector helps companies reduce costs and increase production, changing their approaches to strategic points of the business such as new energy sources, population growth, urbanization and carbon regulations. Industry 4.0 technologies could generate between US$ 1.6 billion and US$ 2.5 trillion in revenue in the field by 2025. Companies are working on software solutions that use tools such as simulation and augmented reality, and involve instrumentation, process control and electrical equipment. "Such solutions allow engineers to see themselves as avatars inside an oil rig and make real-time decisions with all the necessary information," says Hopfensperger.
Mining
Mining companies that have embraced Industry 4.0 now face previously intractable challenges. With the use of robotics and automation with remote control equipment and autonomous drilling, mining becomes safer and more effective.
Agriculture
To help eliminate food shortages and hunger, the agricultural sector can turn to Industry 4.0 technologies. They improve, streamline and maximize food production. For example, you can collect yield data with crop sensors or use satellite imagery to gather information for predictive analysis, a technique that has resulted in higher, higher-quality yields.
The path to Brazil 4.0 needs to be collaborative and involve educators, government and the private sector. "All the challenges that the study pointed out have solutions, but there must be an open dialogue between stakeholders and a concerted effort to educate about the importance of this new way of doing business to make things happen", concludes Hopfensperger. "Furthermore, long-term strategic planning must be encouraged for a successful shift towards Industry 4.0."
Check out the full study: https://we.tl/t-utggUADXY3
The report, released on the 26th, is Software.org's first for Latin America and was made within the scope of Aliança Brasil 4.0. The public commitment was launched by ICC Brasil in March of this year and has BSA as a signatory.
Monitoring and data analysis enable Industry 4.0 to offer a portfolio of innovative products and services made through more efficient processes. "Today, connectivity and digitization fuel a new kind of industry based on continuous flow of data and tangible impacts," comments Software.org CEO Chris Hopfensperger. "Processes that were once considered complex are now simple, as each step in the assembly and supply chain process is connected and provides information to the other", he adds.
For the executive director of the ICC, Gabriel Patrus, the initiative is important because it will help guide the actions and decisions of Aliança Brasil 4.0. “Our mission is to promote actions to disseminate the use of advanced manufacturing technologies, processes and applications at all levels of production chains. Sharing knowledge is an important front to add value to companies that are currently looking for partners on this journey”, he says.
The study indicates that, from digitalization efforts, 41% of Brazilian companies can expect additional revenue, 32% can predict lower costs and 41% expect efficiency gains in the next five years. The expectation is also valid for smaller businesses: 36 to 38% of small and medium-sized Brazilian companies expect Industry 4.0 technologies to improve the quality of their products and services. "As Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America and the seventh largest GDP in the world, local entrepreneurs are beginning to visualize the potential of Industry 4.0 and take steps towards it in search of increased productivity", says the country manager of BSA in Brazil. , Antonio Eduardo Mendes da Silva, known in the market as Pitanga.
In recent years, public policies have ensured short- and medium-term economic well-being in Brazil's business environment. Decision makers from Brazilian companies and SMEs are leveraging elements of this broad and diverse economy to drive digitalization across multiple sectors. "The strength of Brazilian decision makers is in their ability to look to the future, while facing the challenges of the present. Data and research show that Brazilian executives are ready for digitalization, but they need to solve organizational challenges, economic and cultural issues before moving forward," says Hopfensperger.
According to the study Brazil 4.0: The Future Driven by Data from Brazilian Industries, the main ways to overcome the challenges that delay the development of Industry 4.0 are:
cloud diffusion
One such challenge is the high cost of digitization, which can be addressed through cloud computing. Embracing the cloud as an integral business component enables the shift to digitization in any industry. The long-term cost savings, convenience, flexibility, security and availability of the cloud make the technology relevant to all business models. “Adopting technology rather than on-premises IT infrastructure leads to lower costs and higher returns, thanks to the ability to create new business models and offer improved services,” explains Hopfensperger.
Investing in digital trust and cybersecurity
Another obstacle pointed out by the report is cyber threats. Securing critical and industrial infrastructure is essential for Industry 4.0 to thrive. Advances in cybersecurity, including identity and access management and encryption, are steps towards secure and trusted systems. Sectors that employ industrial control systems – such as manufacturing, communications and energy – are highly networked and connected, making them especially vulnerable to cyber incidents. To develop Industry 4.0 reliability, solutions must be put in place that maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of technology. "This requires partnerships between government and industry and both must explore solutions together, with open dialogue," comments Hopfensperger.
Qualified workforce training
The lack of a qualified workforce also delays the evolution of Industry 4.0 in the country. Workers need to be continually trained in the digital skills that will enable them to create, design, develop, lead, manage and operate core technologies such as data and analytics, AI-based systems, cloud services, augmented reality, and more. Upskilling and upskilling requires a concerted effort between government, industry and educators to address and resolve the issues facing today's workforce.
Debureaucratization
Government bureaucracy is another factor holding back the advancement of technology. "A joint effort between academia and business is needed to demonstrate the importance of 4.0 within government, pressuring the state to adopt it, promoting related technologies, without creating onerous bureaucratic and regulatory obligations", explains Hopfensperger.
Reinforcement of telecommunications infrastructure
The country's telecommunications infrastructure needs to improve so that Industry 4.0 can grow. For this, all interested parties, including the government, must be involved in the creation of policies that promote improvements in the area, including extensive and affordable access to broadband.
In Brazil's key economic sectors, we are already seeing ways in which digitalization helps improve existing processes:
Oil and Gas
The use of digital solutions in the sector helps companies reduce costs and increase production, changing their approaches to strategic points of the business such as new energy sources, population growth, urbanization and carbon regulations. Industry 4.0 technologies could generate between US$ 1.6 billion and US$ 2.5 trillion in revenue in the field by 2025. Companies are working on software solutions that use tools such as simulation and augmented reality, and involve instrumentation, process control and electrical equipment. "Such solutions allow engineers to see themselves as avatars inside an oil rig and make real-time decisions with all the necessary information," says Hopfensperger.
Mining
Mining companies that have embraced Industry 4.0 now face previously intractable challenges. With the use of robotics and automation with remote control equipment and autonomous drilling, mining becomes safer and more effective.
Agriculture
To help eliminate food shortages and hunger, the agricultural sector can turn to Industry 4.0 technologies. They improve, streamline and maximize food production. For example, you can collect yield data with crop sensors or use satellite imagery to gather information for predictive analysis, a technique that has resulted in higher, higher-quality yields.
The path to Brazil 4.0 needs to be collaborative and involve educators, government and the private sector. "All the challenges that the study pointed out have solutions, but there must be an open dialogue between stakeholders and a concerted effort to educate about the importance of this new way of doing business to make things happen", concludes Hopfensperger. "Furthermore, long-term strategic planning must be encouraged for a successful shift towards Industry 4.0."
Check out the full study: https://we.tl/t-utggUADXY3
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