Are Maquiladora Localities Ready to Implement Industry 4.0?

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Published: Jan 15, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33679/rfn.v1i1.2383
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Industry 4.0, maquiladoras, engineers, Ciudad Juárez, Tijuana.

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Eduardo Arriola Ruiz
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, México
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0037-0621
Redi Gomis Hernández
El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, México
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1515-3929
Jorge Carrillo
El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, México
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8533-2797

Abstract

This article analyzes and compares the knowledge and implementation of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies in maquiladoras in Tijuana and Ciudad Juárez through a descriptive quantitative approach. Online surveys were conducted with manufacturing sector workers to assess their familiarity with and practical application of 19 specific technologies. The results show that, while knowledge levels are moderate, practical adoption of these technologies remains limited, with Ciudad Juárez showing a slight advantage. The findings highlight the importance of improving I4.0 training to enable more effective implementation and support technological transformation in these border regions. Although the study's geographical scope is limited, it is recommended that future research encompass a wider diversity of industrial contexts. This research contributes to the understanding of the transition towards I4.0 and provides valuable insights for designing policies aimed at technological training in the sector.

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Arriola Ruiz, E., Gomis Hernández, R., & Carrillo, J. (2025). Are Maquiladora Localities Ready to Implement Industry 4.0?. Frontera Norte, 37. https://doi.org/10.33679/rfn.v1i1.2383
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Author Biographies

Eduardo Arriola Ruiz, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, México

Dr. Arriola is an economist and academic with a broad background in both the business and university teaching fields. He holds a bachelor's and master's degree in economics, as well as a doctorate in Administrative Sciences from the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez. As a university lecturer, he has taught courses in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, and Econometrics. His areas of interest include Industry 4.0, well-being, economic development, and the financial system. Currently, Dr. Arriola holds the position of full-time research professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, where he continues to contribute to the fields of administration, finance, and academic research.

Redi Gomis Hernández, El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, México

Ph.D. in Social Sciences from El Colegio de la Frontera Norte. He is a professor-researcher in the Department of Social Studies at El Colegio de la Frontera Norte. His work has focused on the study of business systems from a territorial perspective, addressing, among others, labor and innovation issues.

Jorge Carrillo, El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, México

Ph.D. in Social Sciences from El Colegio de México (COLMEX). He is a research professor at El Colef, affiliated with the Department of Social Studies; Full-time Researcher "D". Among the main distinctions he has received is recognition for his contributions to the development and consolidation of Labor Studies in Mexico, awarded by the Mexican Association of Labor Studies (AMET), as well as the State Science and Technology Award and being a Member of the Evaluation Committee of the National System of Researchers, 2018-2021, by vote. Additionally, he received the State Award granted by the State Council of Science and Technology, Baja California, October 9, 2015; as well as Second Place in the Labor Research Award, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, November 1998. He participates in academic networks such as the Mexican Association of Labor Studies (AMET), the Latin American Association of Labor Sociology (ALAST), the thematic network of Conacyt Innovation and Labor in the Automotive Industry of Mexico (ITIAM), among others.

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