Modeling of Organizational Influencing Factors for Smart Manufacturing in the Indian Context by Using the DEMATEL Method

Abstract

Smart Manufacturing comes with several advantages, such as increased productivity, improved efficiency, and long-term cost savings. Adopting a new technology/concept is always a challenging task and even in the pilot stage, industries are facing many issues in the adoption of SM. This study intended to identify and model the influencing factors to adopt SM in the Indian context. To complete the purpose of the current study, the influencing factors are found by a literature survey and validated by a team of experts. Organizational factors that influence SM adoption are considered in this study. A total of 6 influencing factors are identified that are Uncertainty in Management, Skilled workers, Investment issues, Implementation, Laws & Regulations, and Transparency. After the finalization of influencing factors, Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory is selected to model them. Based on the results of the study the important factors to be considered before implementing Organizational factors such as laws and regulations, implementation, and uncertainties in management are the most influencing. This study provides the necessary guidelines for the industry to adopt SM.