Taking the next step in supporting manufacturers for the 4IR

12th January 2017
Source: EEF
Posted By : Anna Flockett
Taking the next step in supporting manufacturers for the 4IR

A free webinar ‘Be Business Ready - the 4IR journey’ has been announced by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, as its next step to help UK manufacturers to gear up for 4IR. The webinar takes place 26th January and will bring two of EEF’s leading 4IR experts together - Martin Strutt, Consultancy Director, and Chris Richards, Senior Business Environment Policy Adviser - to help manufacturers understand what 4IR really is, what it means and what they need to do about it.

The move follows a recent report showing that the majority of UK manufacturers are at the first stage of a three part 4IR journey that will take them from conception, through to evolution and, finally, revolution. By connecting theory and practice on the webinar, EEF’s experts aim to help more firms move towards the second stage of this vital journey. 

Martin Strutt, Consultancy Director at EEF, said: “4IR will lead to crucial transformation both at a business and industry level. Heralding smarter production, relationships and products, harnessing 4IR will boost the number of high-skilled jobs in the UK. At the same time, seven in ten (68%) manufacturers say that it will happen faster than previous changes in manufacturing, which is why we are investing so much time and effort into ensuring our sector is up-to-speed.”

Strutt added: “Our research and focus groups tell us is that UK manufacturing is strong on the theory, but needs support in putting 4IR into practice. Bridging this gap is crucial as firms will then be better able to identify and use new technologies to boost productivity, build smarter connections with their customers and grow.”

Firms can register for the webinar here.


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