BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. Meetings concerning
the implementation phase of digital roadmaps with the management of
enterprises participating in the "Support Program for Digital
Economy Development" - implemented by the Center for Analysis and
Coordination of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4SIM) under the
Ministry of Economy - have concluded, Trend reports via 4SIM.
During the meetings, representatives from 4SIM and partner
organizations addressed questions regarding the execution phase,
exchanged views on the implementation of prioritized projects,
timelines, the deployment of digital solutions, and the phased
execution of transformation processes. At the same time, it was
noted that expert support would continue to be provided to the
enterprises throughout the implementation stage.
Currently, 15 local enterprises representing various sectors
such as metallurgy, food industry, heavy industry, construction,
and retail are participating in this phase of the program, which is
carried out within the framework of the "Strategy for the
Development of the Digital Economy in the Republic of Azerbaijan
for 2026-2029." Under the program, technological and green
diagnostics were conducted at the enterprises, their readiness
levels for digital transformation were assessed based on
international methodologies, and customized digital transformation
roadmaps were developed for each company. As a result of the
assessment, more than 400 potential use-cases were identified
across the enterprises, of which nearly 80 were prioritized with
feasibility studies and moved to the execution phase.
The developed roadmaps outline the digitalization of
manufacturing and planning processes, integration of Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) manufacturing systems, real-time production
monitoring, digital quality management, warehouse and supply chain
optimization, predictive maintenance, energy management, and the
implementation of digital performance management systems.
Concurrently, artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions—such as
demand forecasting, visual quality inspection, production anomaly
detection, AI-assisted decision-making dashboards, and process
optimization applications—serve as the core transformation
directions of the program.
Projects such as an AI-based production assistant, AI-driven
welding quality control, process automation, smart maintenance
systems, and energy optimization solutions have already been
prioritized across various enterprises within the framework of the
program.
As one of the key initiatives of the strategy, the program aims
to involve a total of 65 enterprises in Industry 4.0 transformation
processes by 2030.
