For the first study topic of module 1 you will develop a research paper on the evolution of industry 4.0/4.2/5.0 (Big Data and Analytics, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), Simulation and Automation). You must carry out a search and study of academic references, that is, texts, professional or academic publications "Journals" and professional presentations. Commercial portals (.com), electronic communities such as wikipedia, webopedia or similar, as well as portals such as slideshare, course hero or similar are not considered academic references and will not be accepted for this research paper.

It discusses how emerging technologies are transforming the environment and managerial and administrative best practices in a changing world, where work has shifted from face-to-face to hybrid and remote, being the new operational reality. Include in your analysis the advantages and disadvantages of these new technologies and your reflection on how they should be strategically integrated to ensure that they add value to operations. Use the SWOT diagram (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) for your comparative analysis of strengths and weaknesses.

Model adapted from the portal: https://edit.org/es/blog/anlisis-foda-editable-online-print

Next to the SWOT diagram, develop your discussion of how they have helped to advance or delay or complicate the chain of manufacturing, operations and production or provision of services. Conclude your writing with your final reflections and recommendations to guarantee quality controls, efficiency and improvement of processes or chain of services within an ethical, reliable, private and secure framework.

Remember to include citations in the content and the complete reference aligned to the APA format in your 7th. Ed. You can review the guides on the portal www.apa.org, http://owl.purdue.edu or the library portal.

Guidelines for the development of research articles and case studies:

Identify and understand the topic of study and develop an initial reference search outline. Understand the nature of the study setting, identify problems or study needs. The purpose of the research paper or case study and the supporting evidence to be collected as part of the literature review. Present in the introduction the purpose and necessity of the study and the results or objectives expected from it. Establish the central axis of discussion supported by references or recent related news to validate the need for it.