A task-based and HF-based reference framework for digital technologies choice and adoption

Many industrial companies are introducing new automation and digital technologies to improve their manufacturing and logistics processes, thereby implementing the Industry 4.0 paradigm. Nevertheless, choosing and adopting the most appropriate technologies is challenging and requires companies to consider many factors, including human and organizational aspects. This paper aims to present a reference framework to guide the choice of new technological solutions to introduce in manufacturing and logistics processes, starting from identifying the company objectives through a detailed analysis of the tasks and human factors (HF) involved.