The need of industry $4\mathrm{.}0$ is to convert the regular machines to self$-$aware and self$-$leaming

machines to improve their overall performance and maintenance management with the

surrounding interaction. Industry $4\mathrm{.}0$ aims at the construction of an open, smart

manufacturing platform for industrial$-$networked information application. Real time data

monitoring, tracking the status and positions of product as well as to hold the instructions to

control production processes are the main needs of Industry $4\mathrm{.}0.$

What are the factors obstructing the implementation of Industry $4\mathrm{.}0$ in South Africa? How

can these obstacles be overcome? $50$

marks$)$