This is a question I get asked a lot, and it is valid
question. With the change roles, changing scopes of responsibility, and
changing demographic / way of working, certainly the generic roles of the past
20 years will not work.
But getting back to the “driver” type of the future no
matter role. So many people say why not eliminate drivers and humans all
together, nothing new this is “lights out manufacturing” but is it practical. I
believe not and the reason is the demanding world of today which demands change.
Certainly where we have consistent planned know execution automation makes the
whole sense, but :
- our product run sizes are reducing
- product change overs are increasing
- new product introduction is increasing
- Agility is key
The ability to absorb and handle change in operations,
products and personal is becoming foundational in our operational system of the
future.
