The new buzzword thats tipping the workspace is automation. Automation started changing the way companies work. Lets take a look at Core and automotive industry that are responding to automation, and what it means for skills and jobs in these industries.
CORE SECTOR
Automation essential for competitiveness.
Areas where automation is happening:
Automation is happening at a rapid pace. In the power sector, for instance, one can see state electricity boards go in for smart grids to control power distribution.
IMPACT
Imperative for improving competitiveness, not only in the domestic market, but also in increasing exports.
Will have a multiplier effect of increasing domestic demand, leading to increased job creation.
Will result in reduction of some manual jobs.
ROLES THAT COULD SEE CHANGES
Onsite work. Things are gradually moving to a point where one can sit in a control room and monitor everything.
Planning. In areas such as infrastructure building — where roads are being laid in a far more efficient way, or in smart grids, things are far more predictive.
NEW SKILLS NEEDED
- Ability to analyse data
- Knowledge management
- Virtual communication and collaboration
- Adhering to agile and lean principles
HOW TO PREPARE EMPLOYEES
Get them ready to work across regions and virtual platforms to solve problems. The use of digital devices will be a gamechanger, along with social media skills.
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Digitalisation in manufacturing is opening up new opportunities to make products and solutions smarter. This means, for the manufacturing industry to expand and stay competitive, it needs a diverse workforce with high levels of expertise, capabilities and high level of engagement Ramesh Shankar S, head-HR, Siemens
AUTO SECTOR
Not a threat yet to your job areas where automation is happening: Fabrication and welding of frames, machining of critical parts, testing of higher-end engi ..
ROLES THAT COULD SEE CHANGE
Depending on the nature of automation and extent of embedding artificial intelligence, most of the roles are likely to get upgraded.
Repetitive jobs and those such as coordination will see changes in the immediate future.
Players in most roles are likely to feel the need for stepping up their skill levels, as part of their jobs will be automated.
NEW SKILLS NEEDED
Cannot be generalised. However, learnability will be the most important competence for anyone. This can help people up-skill themselves at a quick pace. People need to understand the importance of digitisation and its impact and prepare themselves.
HOW TO PREPARE EMPLOYEES
Offer quality training and education to produce effective and competent professionals.
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The automotive industry is among early adopters of automation, with constant focus on improving productivity and product quality. The role of automation is also constantly evolving, with vehicles getting more advanced and complex. Automation is closely linked to predicting the future via data analytics and IoT R AnandaKrishnan, senior vice–president, HR, TVS Motor Company
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Source: The Economic Times