The book primarily focuses on the process of industrial transformation in the era of digitalization. It meticulously discusses the processes, technologies, and business models that delineate modern industrial landscapes. A business maturity model is a tool used in organizations to assess how advanced their processes, systems, and procedures are. This model is utilized to identify areas that might require improvements, and then to measure progress in these improvements. The goal is to achieve "maturity", meaning the organization has well-defined, measurable, and repeatable processes. The first chapter traces the evolution of the manufacturing sector, emphasizing the shift toward digitalization and automation, while considering historical context and future trends. The second chapter examines business maturity models, reviewing current approaches and arguing for a broader perspective that includes environmental and social considerations. Chapter three introduces a research model for assessing the maturity of Polish manufacturing companies, detailing the methodology and research instruments used. The fourth chapter presents case studies from Polish industries (automotive, steel, and food), providing practical insights into the application of maturity models in real-world scenarios.
Bożena GAJDZIK, Professor at the Silesian University of Technology, Poland. PhD, Eng. Assoc. Professor. She is the author/coauthor of over 630 scientific publications and 30 books and monographs. Scientific fields: production engineering, business management, steel manufacturing, sustainable development, smart factory.
Magdalena JACIOW, Professor at the University of Economics in Katowice, Poland. PhD, Assoc. Professor. Scientific fields: market participant behaviors; methodology and methods of market and marketing research, the issue of equivalence in international research. Author/coauthor of over 120 scientific publications.
Radosław WOLNIAK, Professor at the Economics and Informatics Department at the Silesian University of Technology, Poland. His achievements include over 500 publications. Scientific fields: quality management, Industry 4.0, methods of quality management, innovativeness, smart factory.
Robert WOLNY, Professor at the University of Economics in Katowice, Poland. PhD, Assoc. Professor. Head of the Department of Digital Economy Research. Author/coauthor of over 160 scientific publications, including 6 monographs. Scientific fields: e-services and behavior of market entities in the digital economy.
