Integrating the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Technologies in Steel Manufacturing: A Fusion of Quality Tools and Applications

Mmanoko Rammai; Nita Sukdeo; Sambil Charles Mukwakungu

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-72494-7_50

Integrating the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Technologies in Steel Manufacturing: A Fusion of Quality Tools and Applications

Quality and Operations Management

University of Johannesburg

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Abstract

Quality tools and advanced manufacturing techniques are the focus of this paper on the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) in steel manufacturing. This study evaluates the effects of the 4IR on steel manufacturing. A close-ended questionnaire was distributed to steel manufacturing and quality tool professionals, yielding a 68% response rate. The findings show a positive view of 4IR and quality tools, a significant economic impact, and implementation challenges, particularly in worker training. The study found that while these technologies are generally well-received, they also present challenges and opportunities for improvement. Advanced training, digitalization, automation, and quality tools are recommended. Longitudinal, global comparative, and employment and cost analysis studies are recommended. This paper shows how 4IR technologies and quality tools can modernize steel manufacturing, boost efficiency, and address key industry challenges, especially in South Africa.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future - Volume 2
Subtitle of host publication	Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Proceedings of the 33rd IAMOT Conference, 2024
Editors	Ricardo Zimmermann, José Coelho Rodrigues, José Coelho Rodrigues, Ana Simoes, Gustavo Dalmarco
Publisher	Springer Nature
Pages	511-520
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Print)	9783031724930
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72494-7_50
Publication status	Published - 2025
Event	33rd International Association for the Management of Technology Conference, IAMOT 2024 - Porto, Portugal Duration: 8 Jul 2024 → 11 Jul 2024

Publication series

Name	Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics
ISSN (Print)	2198-7246
ISSN (Electronic)	2198-7254

Conference

Conference	33rd International Association for the Management of Technology Conference, IAMOT 2024
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Porto
Period	8/07/24 → 11/07/24

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

4IR
Digitalization
Operational efficiency
Quality tools
Steel manufacturing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Business,Management and Accounting
General Economics,Econometrics and Finance

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Rammai, M., Sukdeo, N., & Mukwakungu, S. C. (2025). Integrating the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Technologies in Steel Manufacturing: A Fusion of Quality Tools and Applications. In R. Zimmermann, J. C. Rodrigues, J. C. Rodrigues, A. Simoes, & G. Dalmarco (Eds.), Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future - Volume 2: Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Proceedings of the 33rd IAMOT Conference, 2024 (pp. 511-520). (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72494-7_50

Rammai, Mmanoko ; Sukdeo, Nita ; Mukwakungu, Sambil Charles. / Integrating the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Technologies in Steel Manufacturing : A Fusion of Quality Tools and Applications. Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future - Volume 2: Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Proceedings of the 33rd IAMOT Conference, 2024. editor / Ricardo Zimmermann ; José Coelho Rodrigues ; José Coelho Rodrigues ; Ana Simoes ; Gustavo Dalmarco. Springer Nature, 2025. pp. 511-520 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics).

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Rammai, M, Sukdeo, N & Mukwakungu, SC 2025, Integrating the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Technologies in Steel Manufacturing: A Fusion of Quality Tools and Applications. in R Zimmermann, JC Rodrigues, JC Rodrigues, A Simoes & G Dalmarco (eds), Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future - Volume 2: Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Proceedings of the 33rd IAMOT Conference, 2024. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, Springer Nature, pp. 511-520, 33rd International Association for the Management of Technology Conference, IAMOT 2024, Porto, Portugal, 8/07/24. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72494-7_50

Integrating the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Technologies in Steel Manufacturing: A Fusion of Quality Tools and Applications. / Rammai, Mmanoko; Sukdeo, Nita ; Mukwakungu, Sambil Charles.
Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future - Volume 2: Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Proceedings of the 33rd IAMOT Conference, 2024. ed. / Ricardo Zimmermann; José Coelho Rodrigues; José Coelho Rodrigues; Ana Simoes; Gustavo Dalmarco. Springer Nature, 2025. p. 511-520 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics).

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Rammai M, Sukdeo N , Mukwakungu SC. Integrating the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Technologies in Steel Manufacturing: A Fusion of Quality Tools and Applications. In Zimmermann R, Rodrigues JC, Rodrigues JC, Simoes A, Dalmarco G, editors, Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future - Volume 2: Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Proceedings of the 33rd IAMOT Conference, 2024. Springer Nature. 2025. p. 511-520. (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-72494-7_50

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