Abstract
Industry 4.0 is primarily based on big data, Internet of Things (IoT), service network and network security, has won widespread resonance and response from the global manufacturing and production areas and also fueled the development of machine tool industry. Meanwhile, knowledge management has become one of the important tools for organizations to enhance competitiveness and survival, and has become a significant research field in recent years. This study is designed to explore the impact of knowledge management of Taiwan’s machine tool industry on organizational performance. The results of this study can provide relevant recommendations and references of operating management to the industry, government and academia concerning machine tools.