Automation has been a hot topic in manufacturing for many years, but it’s only recently that it’s gotten the attention it deserves. The potential impact of automation on the workforce has been hotly debated, and there are no clear answers yet. What we do know is this: Automation is on its way to every factory, and manufacturers need to start thinking about how they’ll manage change as soon as possible. In this article, I’ll explore why Manufacturing Automation will affect our workforce and what companies can do now to prepare for the future.
Many manufacturers are now faced with a decision about automation
As the pace of automation continues to accelerate, many manufacturers are now faced with a decision about whether to automate their production processes. While it’s clear that automation will reduce manufacturing jobs, there are also many ways in which it can increase productivity and improve business outcomes.
Automation isn’t going away anytime soon; in fact, some experts predict that 75% of all work currently done by humans could be automated within the next 10 years (PDF). This means that employers who want their companies’ products made at competitive prices will need to embrace this technology–or risk being left behind by competitors who do so instead. At the same time, however, new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) offer exciting opportunities for human workers in other sectors of the economy–such as healthcare or education–to leverage their unique strengths in these fields while still maintaining relevance within society overall.
Automation is expected to reduce manufacturing jobs
Automation is expected to have a significant impact on manufacturing jobs. While some argue that automation will lead to less work and more leisure time, others fear that it will result in widespread unemployment and poverty. The truth likely lies somewhere between these two extremes: Automation will reduce the number of jobs in manufacturing, but it may also create new opportunities for high-skilled workers while leaving low-skilled workers behind.
The most common concern about automation is its potential impact on employment levels and wages; however, this concern should be balanced against what we know about how technology has transformed industries throughout history–and with regard to current trends in other industries such as agriculture or transportation where automation has played an integral role in shaping how work gets done today (e.g., self-driving cars).
The opportunity for new manufacturing jobs will exist in other areas of the economy
While it’s true that automation will reduce the number of manufacturing jobs, it will not eliminate them. In fact, there are many opportunities for new jobs to be created as a result of automation in other areas of the economy.
This has already begun with Uber and Lyft drivers becoming self-employed contractors who work alongside an app on their phones and earn money from ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft. This type of employment is known as “on-demand” because workers can choose when they want to work based on their own schedule and needs rather than having set hours in one place (i.e., an office).
Conclusion
Automation is a hot topic in manufacturing right now, but it’s important to remember that this technology can be used to improve the human experience as well. Manufacturing Automation can help us work more efficiently and make better decisions, which means it could lead to better jobs for humans. At the same time, automation will also create new opportunities for workers who want them–and those who don’t want their jobs taken over by robots need not worry yet!
