Based on our findings, we can describe in the roadmap items that the manufacturing companies can use while tailoring their own roadmaps. It is obvious that the first step of SMEs to make transformation to Industry 4.0 is to clarify and document the production processes and procedures. Next there is a need for unifying data management system that will integrate the whole system. In order to make detailed ergonomic evaluation, the documentation should identify in the work processes all steps where the technology and the human worker meet. The understanding of ergonomics in the manufacturing companies seemed to be very limited and scanty. To help the designers of new working systems, the new technologies offer means to develop knowledge management tools for automatic detection, analysis, and decisions in the situations where the human worker and the technology will interact. We will add relevant examples of general ergonomic principles and links to further information into our roadmap and guidelines.

CONCLUSIONS The experiences of companies using most advanced technology can be used to help others while making renovations in the production. New technologies will allow integrating of HFE into the knowledge management systems to help in the designing and implementation of new work systems.