AI is raising the bar. HR and supply chain must raise the workforce
· Source: mbtmag.com
In short
The World Economic Forum's 2026 Global Lighthouse Network report highlights that manufacturers achieving sustained performance with AI are those investing equally in talent development alongside technology. Schneider Electric's Wuhan factory demonstrates how AI-driven competency management, personalized learning pathways, and workforce innovation enabled scaling of automation while reducing technician turnover from 48% to 6%. The article emphasizes that competitive advantage in Industry 4.0 requires treating talent systems as core infrastructure with HR and supply chain leaders collaborating on skills development.
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Tags: workforce, upskilling, manufacturing, talent, automation, competency