Digital Transformation in Industrial SMEs
Assessment of digitalization levels in manufacturing SMEs and barriers to Industry 4.0 adoption.
Gonzalo Figueroa
Short analysis ⎯ 29 de junio de 2026
A survey of 450 Argentine industrial SMEs reveals that only 18% have incorporated Industry 4.0 technologies in their production processes. The main barriers identified are the cost of initial investment, lack of trained personnel, and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Industrialization is not a luxury but a necessity for developing economies.
Federico Colombo
Assessment of digitalization levels in manufacturing SMEs and barriers to Industry 4.0 adoption.