Abstract

ARRIOLA RUIZ, Eduardo; GOMIS HERNANDEZ, Redi  and  CARRILLO, Jorge. Are Maquiladora Localities Ready to Implement Industry 4.0?.Translated byErika Morales. Frontera norte [online]. 2025, vol.37, e2383.  Epub Apr 25, 2025. ISSN 2594-0260.  https://doi.org/10.33679/rfn.v1i1.2383.

This article analyzes and compares the knowledge and implementation of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies in maquiladoras in Tijuana and Ciudad Juárez through a descriptive quantitative approach. Online surveys were conducted with manufacturing sector workers to assess their familiarity with and practical application of 19 specific technologies. The results show that, while knowledge levels are moderate, practical adoption of these technologies remains limited, with Ciudad Juárez showing a slight advantage. The findings highlight the importance of improving I4.0 training to enable more effective implementation and support technological transformation in these border regions. Although the study's geographical scope is limited, it is recommended that future research encompass a wider diversity of industrial contexts. This research contributes to the understanding of the transition towards I4.0 and provides valuable insights for designing policies aimed at technological training in the sector.

Keywords : Industry 4.0; maquiladoras; engineers; Ciudad Juárez; Tijuana.

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