The new age industrial revolution in Malaysia,
or otherwise Industry 4.0, was initially frowned upon in the fear that it would
reduce the need for workers.
Addressing the skills gap
This fear is proving unfounded as
technological advancement is driving the need for a skilled staff force.
Manufacturers are increasingly relying on Industry 4.0 to increase their
productivity. This entails the use of data, cyber systems and cloud computing
and the trained workforce to work side-by-side with these technologies.
It is expected that across the
globe there will be an increased demand for human staff in manufacturing,
despite the fact that many positions in the manufacturing line have been
replaced by automation. This is something that was previously also seen during the
Industrial Revolution.
Creation of new work opportunities for employment
Opportunities are opening up at all
levels and departments for skills to support the new technologies. These
include machinery operators, vehicle drivers, camera operators and workers will
need improved mathematical and analytical abilities. Other career opportunities
include AR/ VR, utilizing blockchain, 3D printing, and all opening up job opportunities
across all departments, including production, engineering, sales, marketing and
managerial.
The manufacturing industry will
have to ensure that its workforce are trained, skills upgraded and ready to fill the new role expected of
them. This can be done by concentrating on giving existing staff the training need to be
re-skilled or by recruiting a new workforce that has the required skills.
It is up to the Malaysian manufacturing
industry to ensure the creation of a productive “21st century workforce”.
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