Manufacturing & Engineering

Success in Industry 4.0 is dependent on leadership that can identify skill gaps & recruit talent aligned to it. It also requires leadership talent that understands the impact of AI, ML, IOT, Robotics and Big Data on business process & revenues. NewTech ready leadership talents are always niche to locate and require a structured approach to talent search.

Digitisation of manufacturing has to be balanced against human workforces with unique skills. One study suggests that 46 % of leadership cited lack of knowledge and necessary skills required for Industry 4.0 as a key challenge. Only forward-looking and visionary leadership can address this issue, and identity and nurture talent for the future.

Product visualization and Logistics driven locational manufacturing has put a new range of demands on the leadership’s decision making, ethical choices and training requirements. A forward-thinking C suite and board management can ensure that all three receive their due attention in a long-term corporate strategy.

Leadership talent in manufacturing is fungible. In several industries such as automotive, outside talent from another industry vertical has brought in fresh perspectives and vision, and the ability to make tough decisions. However, making the right leadership hires equipped with cross-functional perspectives is daunting as talent availability is increasingly scarce.