Industry 4.0 disruption: assessing the need for adaptive capability

Abstract

Purpose

Considering the advent of Industry 4.0, organizations need to undergo digital transformation to survive disruptions owing to rapid technological changes. Accordingly, organizations should develop their adaptive capability to respond to these technological advancements and move ahead with their digital transformation journey.

Design/methodology/approach

Based on the author’s insights as a practitioner on digital transformation and based on existing theoretical frameworks, the author presents a conceptual framework on the determinants of adaptive capability required for digital transformation.

Findings

Organizations should develop their adaptive capability through improved learning capabilities and effective knowledge management system. They should also focus on exploring innovations and ideas and discard unwanted business processes to meet Industry 4.0 disruptions and achieve digital transformation.

Originality/value

This study has been done based on the author's academic research on adaptive capability and personal insights after engaging in several digital transformation engagements.

Citation

Rangaswamy, U.S. (2021), "Industry 4.0 disruption: assessing the need for adaptive capability", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 35 No. 6, pp. 7-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-01-2021-0003