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Accomplishment aspects of automotive industry in the Republic of Croatia related to industry 4.0.

The automotive industry is one of the fastest- growing industries in the world. The use of high production technology through the application of STEM or Industry 4.0 has been increasing in recent years. The term industry 4.0 includes a wide range of concepts such as robotics, artificial intelligence, Nanotechnology, biotechnology, internet of things, 3D printing, cloud computing, and big data. The innovations within the industry 4.0 increase productivity and its competitiveness, setting the new standard for business models, information security, availability of products, workforce, work processes, and organizations. The foundations of the Industry 4.0 rest on innovations that are primarily focused on the business process management, innovative products, and product lines, smart factories, relationships and connectivity towards suppliers and consumers. These prerequisites are crucial for industry's modernization and future progress. The objective of this research paper is to determine the application of industry 4.0 in the field of automotive industry in the Republic of Croatia. The goal of this research is to explore different segments of the automotive industry in the Republic of Croatia in the STEM or industry 4.0. The study aims to identify the willingness of Croatian companies to invest in the industry. The authors presented the assumptions for accomplishing competitive advantages in the EU based on the example of Rimac automobili d.o.o. which operates innovatively and achieves the modern technological achievements of the industry 4.0. These presumptions can serve as a guideline for further development in the industry. The paper provides research data based on the historical method, the method of induction and deduction, and the analysis. The results of the research can contribute to a better understanding of industry 4.0 in the automotive industry. Furthermore offering different possibilities for its application in the Republic of Croatia and demonstrating prerequisites to increase industry's competitiveness.

the automotive industry ; industry 4.0 ; rimac automobili d.o.o.

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