Information and communication integration in smart factory design

Strategic smart factory design is essential to utilize Industry 4.0 technologies in production environments effectively. Although a series of earlier reviews the context manufacturing have been published, so far none addresses design, i. e. planning and operation factories. This review provides an overview recent research field by systematizing opportunities, risks success factors as available from empirical studies (2018-2022). Businesses are informed how should be approached implemented realize cost advantages increase competitiveness. Academic benefits classification relevant issues open fields outlined.