Connected Industry: From technology to business strategic advantage

We are living in a time of profound industrial transformation. The fourth industrial revolution is reshaping enterprises, economies, and societies on a global scale. This revolution goes far beyond technology: it is redefining how we create value, how we organize work, how we interact as people, and how we respond to some of humanity’s greatest challenges.This book aims to guide industrial leaders, and digitalization practitioners through the complexities and opportunities of this new era. The chapters provide a holistic view - combining rigorous analysis with practical insights - on data strategy, artificial intelligence, sustainable operations, workforce transformation, and the new industrial geopolitics. Drawing from real-world cases and actionable frameworks, each chapter illustrates not only the power of new technologies, but the pivotal role of human ingenuity, resilient leadership, and ethical responsibility.As we navigate accelerating change, one thing becomes clear: digital and human transformation must go hand in hand. Industrial success in the coming years will depend as much on our capacity to build adaptable, diverse, and empowered teams as on our ability to leverage ever-advancing technologies.This book will serve as both a compass and a catalyst—for sparking new ideas, fostering collaboration, and supporting bold, purposeful action. Whether you are a business leader, a policy maker, an engineer, or a student. It invites you to use the contained insights, to help shape a future industrial landscape that is more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive for all. Read more