Analysis of barriers affecting Industry 4.0 implementation: An interpretive analysis using total interpretive structural modeling (TISM) and Fuzzy MICMAC

The purpose of this study is to build a structural relationship model based on total interpretive structural modeling (TISM) and fuzzy input-based cross-impact matrix multiplication applied to classification (MICMAC) for analysis and prioritization of the barriers influencing the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies. 10 crucial barriers that affect the deployment of Industry 4.0 techniques are identified in the literature. Also, the Fuzzy MICMAC approach is applied to classify the barriers. The importance of TISM over traditional interpretive structural modeling (ISM) is shown in this work. Results proved that the barriers, namely IT infrastructure, lack of cyber physical systems, and improper communication models, are identified as the most dependent barriers, and the barriers of lack of top management commitment and inadequate training are identified as the most driving barriers. This study makes it easier for decision-makers to take the necessary steps to mitigate the barriers. The bottom level of the TISM hierarchy is occupied by barriers that need more attention from top management in order to be effectively monitored and managed. This study explains the steps to execute TISM in detail, making it easy for researchers and practitioners to comprehend its principles.