GKN Powder Metallurgy says that it is preparing for post-Covid-19 operation conditions and business environment.
The company is working with UK manual operations company Workerbase to develop a new system where a traditional role and hierarchy-based organizational type is replaced by a setup that is skill and competency based. According to GKN, this leads to self-learning working environment by using technology such as mobile devices on the production floor.
According to GKN, a National Association of Manufacturers survey revealed that 35% of manufacturing companies are facing supply chain disruptions.
‘The new normal of manufacturing requires a new way of working,’ said Paul Mairl, chief digital officer, GKN Powder Metallurgy. ‘Our partnership with Workerbase is an important step on our journey to create a new vision of manufacturing operations: combining a data-driven culture with the best technology and technical solutions.’
This story uses material from GKN, with editorial changes made by Materials Today. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of Elsevier.
