1、EbookTooling Up:How Manufacturers Are Equipping Teams to Lead Industry 4.0Tooling Up:How Manufacturers Are Equipping Teams to Lead Industry 4.02Modern manufacturing demands more than machines it requires a future-ready workforce.Manufacturers are under mounting pressure.From rising tariffs and opera

2、tional costs to tougher sustainability expectations and fast-changing consumer demands,staying competitive means doing more with less,and doing it better.This requires optimizing production,strengthening supply chains,and adapting quickly without sacrificing quality.Technology and particularly AI ca

3、n help,but only if people can keep up with it.Thats where manufacturers face a growing challenge:critical skills gaps and a rapidly aging workforce are among the biggest challenges facing businesses today.Yet,hiring new talent is expensive.According to Deloittes 2025 Manufacturing Industry Outlook,6

4、0%of manufacturers spend between$10,000 and$40,000 per hire,with more than half saying turnover has a moderate to severe impact on their bottom line.Additionally,needed skills are evolving rapidly and the skillset any new hire brings to the table would have to quickly evolve to keep pace with the ne

5、eds of the business and technological innovation.Rather than compete for scarce talent,forward-thinking manufacturers are turning to their existing workforce.For them,upskilling is not just a retention strategy its a smart and affordable way to build capability and resilience from within.This ebook

6、looks at how four global manufacturers BEST Transformer,Jabil,a large manufacturing company,and one of the worlds largest food and beverage companies are addressing these industry challenges head-on.From building future-ready teams to strengthening supply chain resilience,these companies are leaning