Empowering the manufacturing workforce to survive the pandemic and thrive beyond it
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, labour flexibility, digital transformation and operational excellence were key pillars of an emergent Fourth Industrial Revolution. Now, these areas provide vital lifelines to build resilience during the crisis and beyond. There is now more global recognition of the need for ongoing agile operations to accelerate the adoption of modern digital tools to improve the status and proficiency of frontline work. The industrial companies that take bold action to shore up their workforce and technology investments will emerge more resilient, and more likely to succeed no matter what uncertainties come their way. Ten months ago, the first cases of Covid-19 were detected. In the time since, companies, supply chains and entire economies have been disrupted and forced to adapt to a “new normal” where change is constant, and agility is critical. More than 48% of respondents in a recent survey of the world’s top risk experts said they were most worried about a disruption of global supply chains. Another report states that the Covid-19 crisis has impacted more than 75% of the world’s manufacturing outputs. As important as it is to address immediate needs and concerns while Covid-19 case rates fluctuate around the world, manufacturers must prepare for recovery and the Great Reset ahead. “Now more than ever, industry leaders have realised that they need to transform towards agile and sustainable manufacturing. Companies must be ready for a skill shift with a rising demand for technological, social, and higher cognitive skills.” — Valérie Ferret, 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Vice President, Dassault Systèmes Even before the pandemic, labour flexibility, digital transformation and operational excellence were key pillars of an emergent Fourth Industrial Revolution. Now, these areas provide vital lifelines to build resilience during the crisis and beyond. A profound sense of urgency has organisations seeking more pragmatic solutions and approaches to identifying the skills, […]