Top 5 Connected Worker Reads

The advent of Connected Worker has proven to be immensely valuable for many industries and sectors. Most of all, each exciting advancement brings with it a turning point for frontline workers as well as transformation leaders, empowering them with data-driven, decision-making powers.  
 
To better understand its implementation in the real world, we’ve compiled a list of Top 5 Connected Worker Reads, featuring exclusive interviews with Industry 4.0 and digital transformation experts, conducted by our editor. From exploring the potential of XR, VR and the Metaverse to future-proofing the manufacturing industry in Europe, each piece offers of-the-moment insights for Connected Worker enthusiasts to consume.  
 
#1 Choosing the Right Connectivity: Connected Worker Initiatives at Chevron 
As oil and gas leaders look to gain competitive advantage and maximize market share amidst an evolving energy landscape, the value of connectivity – the “Connected Worker” comes into play. It is now more important than ever to connect frontline worker in order to enhance operational efficiencies, train, upskill and, most importantly, keep the workforce safe. 

As an integrated energy company, Chevron’s operations span exploration, production, refining, marketing, distribution of energy products, and exploring the promise of future energy sources. The power of connectivity and the Connected Worker helps safeguard their workforce. Read as Ted Stoves, Product Owner – Connected Worker Group, Chevron shares key insights and lessons learned in deploying connectivity solutions in potentially hazardous environments.

Read all about Chevron’s Connected Worker Initiatives here.  
 
#2 Unlocking The Potential of XR, VR and the Metaverse 
Can you imagine a workforce empowered by Augmented Reality (AR), Extended Reality (XR), Virtual Reality (VR) Digital Twins, and IoT technologies? As the Industry 4.0 revolution continues, immersive technologies in the realm of Connected Worker have emerged as a cost-effective and efficient alternative for training, collaboration, and more. 
 
In an exclusive interview, Christoph Runde, Managing Director, Virtual Dimension Center (VDC), Fellbach delves into advanced technology integration, emphasizing the importance of connection, drawing parallels with the Metaverse, and highlighting the potential of massive multiplayer online games as a blueprint for professional use. 
 
Read the full interview here. 
 
#3 EIT Manufacturing on Paving the Way for Future Proof Industry in Europe 
Manufacturing, as the backbone of the European economy is currently navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or “Industry 4.0”, an age marked by automation and connectivity. The strive to retain leadership status in a competitive global landscape is a feat the industry hopes to achieve with accelerated innovation and directed investments.    
 
Helping Europe address these challenges is EIT Manufacturing, a public-private partnership co-founded by the European Union. Learn how this partnership promises to help Europe meet ambitious climate goals and address the growing skills and talent gap faced by the industry in light of an ageing population, as shared by Caroline Viarouge, Chief Executive Officer at EIT Manufacturing. 
 
Read all about the partnership here. 
 
#4 Implementing the ‘Digital Manufacturing Acceleration’ Program at Danone   
Danone, a leading multi-local food and beverage company building on health-focused and fast-growing categories recently adopted the Digital Manufacturing Acceleration Program (DMA), allowing them to evolve their operations ecosystem quickly and effectively.   
 
“This program is designed to help our factories accelerate the transition from Industry 3.0 to Industry 4.0, with the main goal of enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and resilience.” – shares German Figueroa, Global Digital Manufacturing Senior Manager.  
 
Read about Danone’s implementation of the DMA here. 
 
#5 Enpro’s Journey towards Human Driven Digital Transformation 
A recent study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, found that up to 2.1 million US manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030, costing the economy a whopping $1 trillion dollars annually, a statistic quite concerning for the sector.  
 
In this interview, Hao Dinh, Vice President of Technology at Enpro Industries shares the concern, emphasizing the need for manufacturers to upskill their existing workforce to ensure the success of any digital manufacturing project.  
 
Read more from Hao Dinh here. 

Interested in learning more? 

If you want to understand how to better connect your workforce to the digital resources they need to work more effectively and increase productivity across your manufacturing operations, then our Connected Worker Europe Summit is your must attend event of 2023.  

Join over 150 of your peers in Munich to discuss what’s next for Connected Worker in the Manufacturing 4.0 Operating Environment and learn to develop a holistic ecosystem of connected people, connected processes, connected technologies, and connected data. Download the agenda for more information.