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at a rapid pace, learning more
than one technical skill and
being adept in artificial intelli-
gence is pertinent for workers
to strike the apt balance be-
tween human touch and ma-
chine learning.
Reskilling from the grassroots
level could be a challenge. But
this will help us keep up with
the industry’s skyrocketing
competition and automation.
It’s no surprise that the mechan-
Syed Feroz Mehdi Lalit Shankar Kushwaha
Director, International-Operations ical age is here to stay. However, Director - Operations, India
ICAD the need for cognitive and so- Quaker Houghton India
cial skills will always be essen-
ICAD started off as a Technol- tial for workers to thrive and The Manufacturing sector
ogy Integrator, however with shape the nation into a techno- in India is undergoing rapid
the acquisition of AMG Systems logical superpower. change, with emerging technol-
in the UK, we have joined as ogies taking the center stage in
the largest and only ICT man- Digital tools bolster soft developing a new generation
ufacturer in the UK. We are skills of products. It has thus become
also starting the manufacture Modern companies treat their necessary for employees to
of decorative lights in Cyprus workers as their greatest re- match up to the new skill re-
under the auspices of ICAD Eu- source. Only those companies quirements of organizations.
rope. Similarly, we are looking that value their human assets While learning and skilling
to acquire seaplane manufac- and constantly work towards have always been important,
turers in the US. the upgradation of their soft constant skill upgradation has
For prospective employees, we skills can survive in the market acquired new importance in
would look for people with a today. By utilizing technolo- the ongoing global scenario,
passion to excel, intuitive de- gies that are applicable to their especially with the advent of
sign capabilities, knowledge scope of work, they can maxi- Industry 4.0, which seeks to
of global market trends, a grip mize available potential with- redefine the sector through the
on the local and international out increasing the cost. This use of Artificial Intelligence
market requirements/demands, makes the ventures profitable (AI), Machine Learning (ML),
capability to think out of the while retaining the best minds/ Virtual Reality (VR), and Aug-
box, and excellence in modern talents in their workforce. mented Reality (AR). India, with
design tools and software. Improving one's ability to com- its large base of skilled man-
municate effectively and one's power and favorable demogra-
Staying updated with the capacity for analytical thought phy, is best positioned to take
latest technologies may, in the long run, be of use advantage of Industry 4.0 and
It is extremely important for in promoting both personal and become an industrial and tech-
all employees, irrespective of professional development. Em- nological superpower.
sector, to keep abreast with ployees can only feel confident
the technologies of their field, about their decision-making At the cusp of innovation
global trends, and market re- abilities and digital know-how The new automation revolu-
quirements. Upskilling and if they have been encouraged to tion will have a major effect
re-skilling is not a choice, but be innovative from the very be- on employment. Nearly every
a necessity for any sector or ginning of their training years. job will change, and that will
vertical. Given how the Man- If we make an early investment require employees to develop
ufacturing industry is expect- in their development, we can new skills. There is an increase
ed to be valued at US$125 tril- have peace of mind knowing in demand for social, behav-
lion by 2025, it is essential for that India's future will be led by ioral, and cognitive skills. Soft
the workers to receive training dynamic leaders who are still in skills tend to be more personal-
in handling crises efficiently. the process of maturing. ity-focused and include people
As technology is developing skills, social skills, interperson-

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