New technologies are changing the face of manufacturing—from 3D printing, robotics, the industrial Internet of Things, to autonomous vehicles. Factories are becoming increasingly connected, as machines talk to one another and to humans. Automation and autonomy reach new milestones, too, as robots become more independent, mobile and take on more human attributes. However, employees are jittery over 4IR’s impact on job security and changing roles.
As organisation's in the Industrial Manufacturing Industry evolve, it is pertinent that they consider how the different changes and trends are impacting their workforce; these include sustainability and digital trends which are shaping the future of work in the industrial manufacturing industry.
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Marthle du Plessis
Workforce of the Future Africa Leader, PwC South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 11 797 4075
Harshini Vallabh
Senior Manager, Workforce of the Future Industrial Manufacturing Industry Lead, PwC South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 11 797 4262