Digital Maturity in Poland: Investigating the Level of Digital Transformation and Corresponding Barriers
摘要
Digital transformation has become a key factor influencing the competitiveness and development of enterprises, particularly in the context of Industry 4.0. Despite growing interest in this topic, there is still a noticeable lack of comprehensive and sector-specific research on digital transformation and digital maturity, especially with regard to manufacturing enterprises in Poland. This paper aims to present the level of digitalization and digital transformation in Polish enterprises based on available data and to assess the availability of relevant studies. The study adopts a review-based research approach, relying on secondary data from national and European governmental sources and recognized institutional reports. The results indicate that most existing studies are general in nature, focus primarily on SMEs, and address individual technologies rather than holistic transformation strategies. Moreover, the adoption of advanced digital technologies decreases as their complexity increases. The paper highlights a significant research gap and emphasizes the need for further sector-specific research and systematic monitoring of digital maturity to support informed strategic decision-making.