“Jobs of Tomorrow”: A Remote Supply Chain
Did your job go remote during the pandemic? Depending on your position, you might have had to adapt quickly to working from home. In episode six of the MHI docuseries “Jobs of Tomorrow,” we examine how a more remote supply chain has shaped the productivity and culture of the industry.
Although some workers thrive on the new normal of remote work, their experience isn’t universal. John Paxton, CEO of MHI, said that he believes productivity is highly based on the individual. “If they are well organized, they know what they need to accomplish…and they have the ability to set their time schedule, I see that as being more productive,” he said.
Tony Barr, Vice President of People & Culture at the BEUMER Group also weighs in on a remote supply chain. He has a few ideas about how companies can ensure that workers remain motivated while working from home.
Of course, it wasn’t easy to make jobs remote inside the production facility. The physical touch of humans is still needed to manufacture and pack most products. However, with Covid accelerating labor shortages, some companies found creative ways to make jobs virtual. In this episode, you will see the exciting technology created by Phantom Auto, a 2022 MHI Innovation Award Winner.
What about the college students who will soon enter the workforce? Do they prefer remote positions? Watch the full episode of “Remote Work and the Supply Chain” to hear how companies can attract this younger labor force. If you’re curious to see more of the technology enabling this remote shift (hint: robots play a starring role), check out the “Jobs of Tomorrow” episode about collaborative automation.
