PDCA 4.0: A New Conceptual Approach for Continuous Improvement in the Industry 4.0 Paradigm

Continuous improvement (CI) is a key component of lean manufacturing (LM), which fundamental for organizations to remain competitive in an ever more challenging market. At present, the new industrial revolution, Industry 4.0 (I4.0), taking place and service markets, allowing intelligent automated processes become reality through innovative technologies. Not much research was found regarding holistic application I4.0?s technological concepts towards CI, clarifies potential improving its effectiveness. This clearly indicates that needed this subject. The present publication intends close gap by studying main I4.0 their possible typical CI process, establishing requirements such approach. Based on study, conceptual approach proposed (PDCA 4.0), depicting how should be used enhancement, while aiming satisfy identified requirements. By outlining PDCA approach, paper contributes increasing knowledge available realm support shift paradigm.