Empirical Findings on the Current State of Industrial Production Management Systems in the Context of Increasing Digitalization

Increasing digitization and automation are currently bringing a revolution to many processes and sectors of the economy. The industry of production in particular is undergoing a fundamental transformation through the implementation of digital and networked system elements. In production control, traditionally based on established methods and experience, advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence are opening up entirely new options. Artificial intelligence’s ability to analyze large amounts of data in real time and make instant decisions from it brings fresh perspectives to production control. Until now, there have been only a few surveys that examine the current status as well as future requirements for production control. Our research focuses on the current state of IT systems used to support decision-makers in production control. It also sheds light on the requirements needed to improve these systems, especially in light of advancing technological developments and increasing digitalization. The article is dedicated to the results and provides an overview of future expectations.