Innovación tecnológica en las PYMES de la región centro de Tlaxcala. Posibilidades para el desarrollo de la industrialización 4.0

Objective: Showing the organizational, financial, and technological management possibilities that the central region of Tlaxcala’s small and medium-sized companies have to implement the industrialization 4.0, and address the production and competitiveness needs demanded by current markets. Methodology: Relational and statistical analysis based on perception responses obtained from a survey applied to 270 small and medium-sized companies. Results: In the study area, the ones polled recognized the importance of carrying out the industrialization 4.0. Value: Due to the present study, it is detected that in the short term the companies will have to adapt the technological tools to optimize their activity, increase their productivity, and build competitiveness in their environments. Limitations: The industrialization 4.0’s impact needs to be further investigated to see its reginal effects in the medium term. Conclusions: The lack of specialized personnel, the limited access to financing and the inadequate business management prevent the creation of a technological innovation culture that guarantees growth in the medium and long terms.