The innovative capacity of the machinery firms in the Zlin region in relation to concept of Industry 4.0

Abstract

This paper presents results of a complex project pilot study. The proposal of this project is oriented on predictive models of measurement and control used as an indicator of production and logistics performance in the Czech companies, depending on innovative factors defined in the Industry 4.0 concept. The project analysis focused on innovation activities of 36 machinery firms located in Zlin region. Main aim of this article is to present a part of our research, which was realized in period of 2011 - 2013. We used the average number of workers in research and development as a criterion of innovation capacity and other supporting parameters described in the Industry 4.0 concept.