Industrial Management and Automation: The Reflection You Need to Begin Your Journey Toward Industry 5.0
What is Industry 5.0 and why is it relevant for Brazil?
In recent years, Industry 5.0 has been discussed as a new stage of industrial development. More than large-scale automation, it represents a strategic shift: placing the human being at the center of digital transformation, combining productivity and sustainability.
However, in Brazil, many companies have not even started their Industry 4.0 journey, making this transition even more challenging and strategic.
How can you start the journey with the resources you already have?
This was the question raised by Fabio Takanohashi, an industrial technology specialist and strategic partner of 10i9. He closely follows the challenges of Brazilian industry and, together with 10i9, has designed possible, realistic, and intelligent paths to evolve in management and automation, always ensuring a clear return on investment.
Automation doesn’t have to be a giant leap. It can (and should) be a step-by-step evolution, based on data and achievable goals.
What is the difference between Industry 4.0 and 5.0?
While Industry 4.0 focused on large-scale automation and system integration, Industry 5.0 puts humans at the center. The goal is to balance technology, productivity, and sustainability, ensuring that solutions are not only efficient but also adapted to human and environmental needs.
Why is the lack of automated management a problem?
The Brazilian reality shows that many businesses still operate with little or no automated management. This means manual processes, lack of clear indicators, and low data integration — factors that compromise productivity, quality, and competitiveness.
Without efficient management, decisions are made in the dark, and the company loses opportunities for improvement.
Is it possible to start automation gradually?
Yes. A common perception is that implementing automation systems requires very high investments and radical changes. In practice, the process can start in stages, always evaluating the cost-benefit of each improvement.
Each step forward should bring a real, measurable gain — whether in waste reduction, increased productivity, improved quality, or more reliable information for decision-making.
How are automation, management, and goals connected?
Automating processes is not just a technological matter, but also a strategic one. There’s no point in automating without knowing exactly what needs to be monitored.
Good management means having visibility of production, identifying bottlenecks, predicting problems, and acting based on concrete data. This vision allows automation to be aligned with business goals. Moreover, having the right technology in place ensures accurate responses, avoids mistakes, and brings more agility to the entire process.
How can 10i9 support the transition to Industry 5.0?
At 10i9, we understand that each industry has its own reality and timing. That’s why we develop customized solutions to:
Increase productivity by reducing losses and unnecessary downtime;
Improve quality with more consistent and monitored processes;
Automate critical steps, ensuring real visibility of results and goals;
Provide clarity for decision-making with tailor-made dashboards.
Does Industry 5.0 need to be an immediate revolution?
No. The evolution toward Industry 5.0 should be planned, aligned with each business’s investment capacity, and focused on real gain opportunities.
With a well-structured strategy, it’s possible to gradually transform management and automation, preparing the company to compete in an increasingly technological and human-centered market.