Industries urged to invest in skills and embrace AI to keep pace with fast-evolving technology landscape
In Short:
– Industries must embrace new technologies and address skill shortages to navigate automation challenges.
– Visionary leaders are essential to drive innovation and enhance profitability in sectors like mining and food.
Industrial teams entering the workforce today expect workplaces that feel modern, intuitive, and digitally connected. Outdated systems and manual processes make it harder for businesses to attract new engineers and technicians who grew up with intelligent, software-driven tools. In this episode, we explore why the next generation demands more — and what leaders can do to keep up.
Ahron Young speaks with Carlos Urbano from Schneider Electric about how automation, data-driven systems, and streamlined workflows empower young frontline teams. From shrinking skills gaps to improved efficiency, companies that modernise now are far better positioned to compete globally.
We also examine how industrial attitudes differ across regions like South America, Europe, and Australia — and why Australian teams are embracing new technology faster than ever before.