Towards Twin Transition for a More Competitive European Industry

The need for implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions is more pressing than ever due to the need for decentralisation of processes, remote working, and more flexibility after the pandemic period. The objective of this research is to develop new tools and equipping manufacturing small medium enterprises (SMEs) with comprehensive and flexible training package and thus raising their awareness on the need and benefits of twin (digital- ecological) transition. The methodology of the research consisted in development of value propositions, research and analysis of available standards for environmental impact auditing, collecting needs of the manufacturing SMEs through interviews, etc. The results of the project consist in the TWIN 4.0 Environmental impact audit tool, the TWIN 4.0 Transition training course, and the TWIN 4.0 Transition guidelines for VET providers. The TWIN 4.0 project results are beneficial for target group of manufacturing SMEs, consultants and other interested parties to evaluate their ecological impact– upon planning of introducing new digital I4.0 technology. It enables them to adapt a more environmentally responsible approach in the process of digital transformation and in general which is supported by training.