The Economic Aspects of Rubber Compounding for the Tire Industry -- The Innovative Development of the Production of Synthetic Rubber and Car Tire -- The Resource Support for Innovation in the High-Tech Sphere: Theoretical Aspect -- Technological Borrowing as the Basis of State Industrial Policy -- The Perception of Digital Technologies by Agrarians as a Condition for Innovative Development of the Agriculture -- Strategic Directions for the Deployment of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the Space of the Ural Macroregion -- Knowledge Base as a Part of Intelligent System for Security Monitoring of Infrastructure Objects -- The Assessment of Technical and Economic Indicators of Products Formed under the Influence of Innovative Technologies -- Soft-Skill Development as an Absolute Necessity to Ensure the Employability of Young Specialists in Russia's Knowledge Economy.

This timely book presents a remarkable collection of chapters that provides readers with a coherent framework for understanding the factors driving industry competitiveness in contemporary conditions of economic digitalization and the ongoing transition to industry 4.0. Presenting contributions by scientists, engineers, and field experts, the book focuses on using advanced technologies and applications, building innovative and resilient systems in industrial enterprises, developing competitive management systems, creating competence networks, and enhancing integration to foster and sustain industry competitiveness. Both qualitative and quantitative studies are included, and this collection of diverse perspectives adds to the richness of the volume's insights. Along with reviewing deep theoretical concepts and innovative approaches, the publication provides practical applications and technological solutions to real-world problems existing in industry. Recent advances in management theory and practice focused on the forces driving competition in industry are also extensively covered by the leading scholars and practitioners.