Industry 4.0 Revolution - Importance of Human in Smart Manufacturing

Digital transformations in manufacturing are about leveraging advanced technology to improve how a company operates. But, as the manufacturing industry focuses on digital transformation it must not forget the value of the'human element'. Concerns about the impact of technology were raised by Deloitte in an article that stated over 33% of the jobs in the UK are at risk of being replaced by automation in the next two decades. From the transportation industry to retail, automation is now taking the world by storm. Even restaurants around the world are now using iPads to streamline the process of taking orders and giving out receipts to customers.