What Digital Transformation Means for Manufacturers – And Their Human Workforce

Digital transformation. Industry 4.0. Internet of Things. A wave of digital technologies has benefitted the manufacturing industry in recent years, increasing efficiency, streamlining operations and cutting costs. While some in the industry have embraced this change faster than others, more manufacturers are getting on board before they’re left behind. On this episode of The Big REthink, Shawn Robinson, senior product manager for process automation at Panasonic, joins host Barry Ross to discuss this digital shift for manufacturers, and how these technologies are impacting factories around the world. They also discuss ways in which factory workers can not only adapt, but thrive, in this changing landscape.