Table 4.

Overview of the IS capability framework’s stimuli for further research

IS capability framework’s contribution	Stimuli for further research	Explanation
The modular structure of capability areas and dimensions	Framework extension	Fellow researchers should extend the framework by adding relevant capabilities
Provision of IS capabilities derived from domain literature and evaluated by senior industry executives	Maturity model extension	Fellow researchers should extend existing maturity models for Industry 4.0 by taking hitherto unconsidered IS capabilities into account. We developed the framework based on a structured literature review and expert interviews with senior executives as outlined above. The overview of relevant capabilities from all relevant work and the supplementation of important capabilities by the industry experts supports fellow researchers in extending (general) framework and maturity models from Industry 4.0 transformations. Alternatively, an IS-specific maturity model for manufacturers could also be developed.
Provision of IS capabilities that senior industry executives have evaluated regarding relevance, applicability, and usefulness	Development of measurement approaches	Fellow researchers should develop measurement instruments to support practitioners in assessing the progress in capability development.
The framework and its demonstration at GM provide first insights into its usefulness along with lessons learned by a significant industry player during its Industry 4.0 transformation.	Conducting case studies	Fellow researchers should use the Industry 4.0 capability framework for rigorously conducted case studies to provide insights on the chances and challenges in Industry 4.0 transformations by focusing on building up required IS capabilities. Further, researchers should identify and carve out general success factors in the Industry 4.0 transformation.