Learning factories' trainings as an enabler of proactive workers' participation regarding Industrie 4.0

Current discussions concerning the implementation of Industrie 4.0 technologies comprehend also the effects on workplaces and labor conditions in Industrie 4.0 companies. A holistic approach towards these two topics is necessary to accompany the transition process from current production systems towards cyber-physical productions systems (CPPS). Thus the technology-organization-personnel (T-O-P) approach can be used to develop new learning factory modules, in order to focus on the facilitation of workers' representatives. General aim is to support technological and organizational changes proactively and create decent work conditions. This paper discusses a new didactical concept to impart knowledge regarding the effects on workplaces and labour conditions for employees using a learning factory setting. (C) 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.