Study goals
To investigate the opportunities and challenges arising from the implementation project of IoT in Industry 4.0.
Relevance / originality
Present the most relevant opportunities and challenges found in academic literature in recent years.
Methodology / approach
A systematic literature review was conducted using the Scopus database.
Main results
Among the opportunities found, the following stand out: operational efficiency, competitive advantage, sustainability, better decision-making, predictive maintenance, data reliability, among others. As for the challenges, the main ones encountered were: high initial investment, cybersecurity, lack of professional qualification, among others.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Deepen the understanding of opportunities and challenges in IoT implementation projects in Industry 4.0, thus contributing to the body of knowledge about Industry 4.0.
Social / management contributions
Understanding these opportunities and challenges enables professionals involved to maximize the opportunities and minimize the challenges, making Industry 4.0 projects successful.