Manufacturers across verticals are confronting a skilled labor shortage. As they try to find a solution to this problem, augmented connected worker (ACW) platforms can be a key ally to train the new workforce and strengthen employee retention through comprehensive upskilling capabilities, skills management tools, and assistance throughout their shifts. ACW platforms have been rapidly evolving, introducing new technologies that can empower frontline workers and digitize factory floors. As AI advances, new use cases have been found for the technology in ACW platforms, ranging from automated document digitization and task execution assistance to cutting-edge capabilities, such as predictive upskilling, shift planning, root cause analysis, and metric monitoring and reporting. The main goal is continuous improvement.

• What are the growth opportunities impacting providers of end-to-end ACW platforms that address shop floor use cases and include extensive workforce development capabilities?
• Which platforms enable broad enterprise transformations and embody concepts such as continuous improvement, operational excellence, and manufacturing intelligence?
• How can your team adopt best practices to gain a competitive edge over industry leaders in the ACW landscape?