It’s exciting to witness the current transformative phase in the #manufacturing industry and how it’s employees are evolving with #technology. #SmartManufacturing is already helping companies maintain and even increase their levels of employment – a trend that goes hand-in-hand with the increased amount of operating budgets being spent in the tech sector. To continue reaping these benefits, companies must invest in areas that address skills shortages, increased #automation and focus on empowering their employees to collaborate and widen their skillset to create a seamless relationship with #AI systems. #industry40 #iiot #futureofwork #smartfactory

Automation: Focus on skill empowerment to build smart manufacturing workforce (msn.com)