While the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” is accelerating to its greatest extent at the international level in recent years, questions have begun in Morocco about the features of “Industry In order to put the Kingdom on the path of tomorrow’s industry and shape its possible features.
In its latest thematic reports and strategic studies, the Institute approached the current and future of Moroccan industry, with a focus on the path of transition towards “the industries of tomorrow,” which integrate the various outcomes and challenges of the four industrial revolutions that the world experienced, before the document proposed “a path designed to strengthen Moroccan industry in the era of manufacturing the future.” Through “purposeful initiatives to promote the latest technological innovations, develop and enrich human capital, formulate sustainable and ethical systems, and ensure strong and sustainable financial support.”
The Institute drew lessons from international experiences that serve as useful keys for Moroccan industry in its endeavor to “move to Industry The competition”.
The official institution for strategic studies in the Kingdom considered that “the government’s role is vital in developing proactive policies to support this future industrial transition,” noting that “effective cooperation within the industrial system – between companies, research institutions and the government – can accelerate the transition to Industry X.0 and improve the competitiveness of the sector.” .
The report was completed by a specialized research team whose work was coordinated by Amal Al-Falah Al-Saghrouchani, a Moroccan expert in information technology and artificial intelligence, CEO of the International Center for Artificial Intelligence in Morocco, affiliated with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, and professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the Sorbonne University.
Klaus Betz, a German expert in “future industry,” and Stephane Ammarger, an Industry 4.0 expert and chief information officer, also participated in its achievement, in addition to Professor Philippe Bedou, an expert in “advanced systems and robotics” and scientific director of information and communications technology at the French Center for Aerospace Research.
qualitative transmission
After a chronological review of the development of industries globally, the report observed that, since the emergence of Industry 4.0, there has been a “quantum shift in these successive industrial revolutions,” considering that “the change now extends beyond simply using new technologies to improve the efficiency of mass production.”
It is about “designing a comprehensive vision for the industry, and integrating social and environmental considerations and standards,” according to the same report, stressing that “the transformations that are taking place in the transition of industry are also a change in mentalities and mindsets, as industrial efficiency and productivity are no longer the only decisive criterion.”
These “X.0 Revolutions” aim for more environmentally friendly production, better use of resources, and greater customization to meet the specific demands of its customers. Many industrial powers, such as Japan, Germany and the United States, have already adopted specific versions of these “X.0 revolutions” that are adapted to their industries and economies.
The international comparison, presented within the framework of the study, revealed “how different countries, with their diverse social, economic, cultural, political and geographical contexts, deal with industrial revolutions and interact with them,” highlighting that “each country adopting industrial modernization strategies is influenced by many factors such as the quality of education and the level of the mining and energy industry.” And research development.”
The report set an example by saying, “Highly industrialized countries such as Germany and the United States preceded digital manufacturing in 2011, while other countries have become aware of these issues recently, before giving examples of the selected countries – as a sample – from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, which go through stages.” “different from implementing its national strategies to modernize industry.”
Transition
According to the report’s authors, the “Assessment of the Future Maturity of Moroccan Industry” indicated that the country is going through a major transition period and needs to take important measures to ensure the sector’s competitiveness in the long term.
The report noted that “over the past 15 years, Morocco has implemented a sectoral approach to economic growth aimed at accelerating industrialization and promoting integration into global value chains. “Despite significant progress achieved, the implementation of these plans has been hampered by challenges related to limited coordination with other public policies in areas affecting education and scientific research.”
“There is currently no strategy directly dedicated to the future industry in Morocco,” but given the rapid adoption of digital technologies in industry globally, the report stressed that “it is necessary for Moroccan industry to move from one that is mainly based on foreign countries and that takes advantage of the cost of production to An innovative industry at the forefront of technology. The remaining challenges in many areas require the unification of the efforts of many actors related to the sector, within the framework of a concrete and coherent industrial strategy in synergy with local constraints.”
Corporate perception
Based on the questionnaire prepared by the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies (IRES) as part of this study, to provide “significant indicators about knowledge and understanding of the industry of the future among Moroccan companies,” “88 percent of the companies surveyed are aware of the industry of the future, which is an encouraging indicator of Awareness of digital and automated transformations in industrial sectors in Morocco.”
However, the same research source adds, “Companies’ familiarity with the concept of future industry varies depending on the size and sector of the company.” While only 15% of companies believe that they “have a high level of digitization,” which indicates “either a lack of resources or technological or organizational challenges.”
The study conducted an evaluation of “the rate of adoption of the future industry among Moroccan companies.” According to the results, 45% of the companies surveyed are currently trying to implement industry-related future initiatives, demonstrating a proactive and positive approach to modernizing the industry and its future direction.
However, implementing the industry of the future is not without challenges; It was noted that 25% of companies conduct digitization efforts independently, which may limit the benefits of a future industry that requires a more integrated approach. Furthermore, the results show that only 6% of companies have fully integrated future industry concepts, indicating that progress toward full adoption is being made at a gradual pace.
The same research survey also explored “Moroccan companies’ motivations for adopting the industry of the future,” concluding that these motivations “are in line with national economic goals, especially in the case of projects in the secondary sector.” He detailed: “In particular, 7% of companies aim to increase competitiveness, while 15% seek to differentiate themselves in the market, as they see the industry of the future as a strategic tool to improve operational efficiency and differentiate their offerings.”
Regarding the implementation of “Industry of the Future,” the study assessed “the availability and adoption of its main aspects among Moroccan companies,” concluding that “although the majority of companies (65%) have knowledge of Industry 4.0, the practical adoption of these technologies is much lower.”
The study recommended, among its most prominent conclusions, “developing an appropriate regulatory framework to integrate advanced technologies, in order to ensure the ethical and safe use of these tools, while ensuring the country’s competitiveness.” It also proposed “stricter regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, which would encourage industrial companies to invest in cleaner, more efficient technologies.”
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2024-04-23 17:45:28
