Maturity and Readiness in Industry 4.0: A Case Study in a Thermoplastic Company in the Industrial Pole of Manaus

Introduction: Given the need to understand which factors influence the implementation of Industry 4.0 within companies. This study relates the subdivisions of the PIMM4.0 model: “Technological Readiness and Preparation for Industry 4.0” of a company in the Thermoplastic segment of the Manaus Industrial Pole in understanding the scenario for the fourth industrial revolution. The research is characterized by an applied nature, quantitative approach, with descriptive objectives and case study procedures, using statistical models correlation and simple linear regression from the JASP software for analysis. The results indicated that maturity levels are not yet at advanced levels, but rather concentrated in levels: Technological and Transition. A correlation of moderate significance was presented between the variables, thus demonstrating evidence that the readiness of employees impacts the causes of the company's preparation towards Industry 4.0, revealing the need for studies on the relationship of people in parallel with innovation challenges. Objective: To analyze how the technological readiness of employees impacts the preparation for Industry 4.0 in a thermoplastic company in the Industrial Pole of Manaus, using the PIMM 4.0 model and statistical analyses. Theoretical Framework: The research is based on Industry 4.0 and technological maturity models, which assess the progress of organizations toward digitalization, with an emphasis on the PIMM 4.0 model as a tool for maturity diagnosis in Brazilian companies. Method: A quantitative and descriptive approach was adopted, with data collection through 18 structured questionnaires applied to 1,056 employees of a thermoplastic company in the Industrial Pole of Manaus. Data analysis was conducted using simple linear regression in JASP software, focusing on the variables "Preparation for Industry 4.0" and "Technological Readiness”. Results and Discussion: The results indicated that the company is at an early stage of preparation for Industry 4.0, with higher maturity in technological readiness, which significantly impacts the transition, showing a moderate correlation of 37.5%. Research Implications: The research reinforces the need for training and technological modernization in the thermoplastic sector, while highlighting the PIMM 4.0 model as an essential tool for assessing the technological maturity and readiness of companies, with a direct impact on management strategies and industrial policies. Originality/Value: The study is innovative in applying the model in the Industrial Pole of Manaus, establishing a correlation between technological readiness, organizational preparation, and contributing to strategies for technological transition in the industrial sector.