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Solving the manufacturing workforce challenge in the age of agentic AI

· Source: ey.com

In short

The article explores how agentic AI is transforming manufacturing by automating and codifying tacit knowledge, a critical but often overlooked aspect in supply chains. It emphasizes the cultural transformation required, the evolving roles and skills of managers and frontline leaders, and proposes four tactics—transparency, continuous learning, data literacy, and leadership development—to successfully deploy AI in workforce modernization.

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In the issue of week 4, 2026: Agentic AI Revolutionizes Supply Chains with Real-World Automation Gains

Tags: supply chain, workforce, agentic AI, manufacturing, leadership, upskilling

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