Evaluation of Industry 4.0 Transformation Barriers for SMEs in Turkey

Abstract

Industry 4.0 advancements have become substantial issues for many countries. SMEs are considered the backbone of the economy and have a significant place in terms of employment and entrepreneurship and have great significance regarding the application of Industry 4.0 advancements. When the current digital transformation level of Turkey is considered; identification and prioritization of the barriers of SMEs will guide the policies to be developed. In this study, the literature on the barriers faced by Turkish SMEs in their Industry 4.0 transformation efforts is evaluated, prominent barriers are prioritized based on the opinions of experts using the AHP method.