Rockwell Automation addresses global skills shortage - Plant & Works Engineering: The five steps for addressing workforce availability include:
• Improving machinery design to address ergonomics and safety risks for a more diverse workforce, including older and younger workers.
• Building a Connected Enterprise to improve productivity and efficiency through information-enabled operations.
• Training workers to preserve and pass on the knowledge of experienced workers, and to equip workers with the skills needed to take advantage of new technologies.
• Leveraging vendors and suppliers to augment core competencies when specialised skills are only occasionally required or when local talent is not available.
• Engaging the community to improve the skills and availability of young workers.