As the Energy and Manufacturing leaders look to gain competitive advantage and maximise market share amidst an evolving industry landscape, the value of the Connected Worker is more important than ever.

Chevron is a global energy company and is at the forefront of implementing innovative technologies that facilitate enhanced safety, productivity, and connectivity. As an integrated energy company, Chevron’s operations span exploration, production, refining, marketing, distribution of energy products, and exploring the promise of future energy sources.

Across its operations, the power of connectivity and the Connected Worker helps safeguard Chevron’s workforce.

In the lead up to The Connected Worker Summit in Munich this December, where Ted joins us to share Chevron’s journey on ‘Infrastructure and Connectivity to Support Connected Worker Project Roll-Out’, Ted joins us for an exclusive interview and shares key insights and lessons learned in safely deploying connectivity solutions in potentially hazardous environments.

Imagine a workforce empowered by Augmented Reality (AR), Extended Reality (XR), Virtual Reality (VR) Digital Twins, and IoT technologies, working seamlessly together across various industries. As the Industry 4.0 revolution continues, immersive technologies in the realm of Connected Worker emerge as a costeffective and efficient alternative for training, collaboration, and more, enhancing employee capabilities along the way.

To shed light on VDC’s current endeavours we spoke with Christoph Runde, Managing Director, Virtual Dimension Center (VDC), Fellbach, delving into advanced technology integration and the challenges that come with. Read as Christoph emphasizes the importance of connection, drawing parallels with the Metaverse, and highlights the potential of massive multiplayer online games as a blueprint for professional use.

Manufacturing, the backbone of the European economy and the main driver of industrial innovation, job creation and growth, is currently navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or “Industry 4.0”, an age marked by automation and connectivity. The strive to retain leadership status in a competitive global landscape, while going through an industrial transformation is a feat the industry hopes to achieve with accelerated innovation and directed investments.

Within the roadmap designed to ensure competitiveness and sustainability lies EIT Manufacturing, a public-private partnership co-founded by the European Union. Established in 2019, EIT Manufacturing operates with the purpose of improving people’s lives through sustainable manufacturing, accompanied by a mission to connect manufacturing players by promoting talent and entrepreneurship to accelerate sustainable innovation in Europe.

In this interview, Caroline Viarouge, Chief Executive Officer at EIT Manufacturing, shares her insights on the role of Connected Worker in the industry 5.0 operating environment and what EIT Manufacturing is doing to upskill the current workforce and attract the right talent to the manufacturing sector while ensuring Europe keeps its competitive edge.

At The Connected Worker, Europe Summit you'll lead discussions, showcase your tech and make valuable contacts as an event sponsor. Delegates are tackling the challenges faced whilst:

• Moving from connected worker, to connected workforce
• Reducing risk in hazardous conditions with connected safety management
• Improving efficiencies and consistency with remote operations
• Leveraging connected worker technology to improve maintenance and inspections

Our delegates are also looking for the latest technology and solutions including wearable technology, augmented reality, in-field sensors, workforce analytics, asset tracking, mobile learning and more. To find out more, get your copy of the The Connected Worker, Europe Summit agenda today, and email us at opportunities@iqpc.com with any questions.

At The Connected Worker, Europe Summit you'll lead discussions, showcase your tech and make valuable contacts as an event sponsor. Delegates are tackling the challenges faced whilst:

• Moving from connected worker, to connected workforce
• Reducing risk in hazardous conditions with connected safety management
• Improving efficiencies and consistency with remote operations
• Leveraging connected worker technology to improve maintenance and inspections

Our delegates are also looking for the latest technology and solutions including wearable technology, augmented reality, in-field sensors, workforce analytics, asset tracking, mobile learning and more. To find out more, get your copy of the The Connected Worker, Europe Summit agenda today, and email us at opportunities@iqpc.com with any questions.

Manufacturing, the backbone of the European economy and the main driver of industrial innovation, job creation and growth, is currently navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or “Industry 4.0”, an age marked by automation and connectivity. The strive to retain leadership status in a competitive global landscape, while going through an industrial transformation is a feat the industry hopes to achieve with accelerated innovation and directed investments.

Within the roadmap designed to ensure competitiveness and sustainability lies EIT Manufacturing, a public-private partnership co-founded by the European Union. Established in 2019, EIT Manufacturing operates with the purpose of improving people’s lives through sustainable manufacturing, accompanied by a mission to connect manufacturing players by promoting talent and entrepreneurship to accelerate sustainable innovation in Europe.

In this interview, Caroline Viarouge, Chief Executive Officer at EIT Manufacturing, shares her insights on the role of Connected Worker in the industry 5.0 operating environment and what EIT Manufacturing is doing to upskill the current workforce and attract the right talent to the manufacturing sector while ensuring Europe keeps its competitive edge.

As the Energy and Manufacturing leaders look to gain competitive advantage and maximise market share amidst an evolving industry landscape, the value of the Connected Worker is more important than ever.

Chevron is a global energy company and is at the forefront of implementing innovative technologies that facilitate enhanced safety, productivity, and connectivity. As an integrated energy company, Chevron’s operations span exploration, production, refining, marketing, distribution of energy products, and exploring the promise of future energy sources.

Across its operations, the power of connectivity and the Connected Worker helps safeguard Chevron’s workforce.

In the lead up to The Connected Worker Summit in Munich this December, where Ted joins us to share Chevron’s journey on ‘Infrastructure and Connectivity to Support Connected Worker Project Roll-Out’, Ted joins us for an exclusive interview and shares key insights and lessons learned in safely deploying connectivity solutions in potentially hazardous environments.

At LEGO’s Billund factory in Denmark, autonomous robots and smart machines work fastidiously to churn out brick after brick of the world’s most famous building block. Demand for the building toy increased dramatically during COVID as locked down families found themselves looking for new ways to occupy their time.

LEGO was ready to meet that demand, despite ongoing supply chain challenges and the rising costs of materials, freight and energy. How did they do it?

In this interview, Jesper Toubøl, Vice President Operations - Moulding Production at the LEGO Group, discusses how LEGO has built resilient operations during this time of uncertainty and the changing role of the human worker.

The transition to a connected workforce is not without its challenges. Some workers will struggle with the transition to a more digital environment. All workers will require new skills and capabilities to deal with the rapidly changing technological landscape. 

Download this report and learn five best practices to prepare your workforce for Industry 4.0, gathered from industry experts and leaders at IX Network’s recent Connected Manufacturing Worker online event.

According to Eurofound, 39% of European manufacturing enterprises claimed that labour shortages were limiting their productivity in 2019. The consequences of Covid-19 and shifting demographics are expected to make those figures worse now.

For European manufacturers, labour shortages appear to be an unavoidable issue in the decades ahead. Here’s how Connected Worker technology can help. 

Download this report to learn how Connected Worker technology can help you:

• Attract, engage & retain the next generation of European manufacturing workers
• Replace the loss of tribal knowledge by training in the flow of work
• Enhance productivity by putting digital tools in the hands of all employees
  

Advances in technology have revolutionised all aspect of business operations. One area where technology is making a remarkable impact is in workplace health and safety. No longer solely about box ticking and written procedures, the smart application of new technology is enabling companies to improve safety by fundamentally transforming operations to keep people out of harm’s way and to better understand and predict potential safety risks.

Download this latest report to:

• Learn how leading companies such as Amazon, E.ON and TotalEnergies are using digital tools for the next level of insight to reduce workplace incidents, drive compliance and create more resilient business operations
• Understand how drones, robotics, wearable technology and more are shifting the dial on worker safety to enable the next level of EHS performance
• Gain insight what it takes to build a truly resilient safety culture that takes advantage of leading edge technology

Download this insight and find out how Connected Worker Technology is reshaping today’s business landscape and why COVID-19 has made such a big impact.

Even before COVID-19 sent most of the world’s economies into lock down and forced business managers to pivot to new business operating models, digital technology was already transforming the way that manufacturing frontline workers do their jobs. But the shock waves from the global pandemic sent companies scrambling for new ways to keep their frontline workers safe - while ensuring business continuity and operational resilience.

Connected Worker technology is helping many companies maintain their critical operations right now – keeping workers safe while at the same time saving businesses time and money. Those that haven’t digitised their frontline workers are struggling as they face the demand for social distancing and remote work brought on by COVID-19. Global business leaders recently shared their experiences during the Connected Worker online event series.

Download 'How COVID-19 is Accelerating the Adoption of The Connected Worker' now to learn more.

The relentless pressure on operational efficiency has driven the oil and gas industry to focus on improving the effectiveness of its workforce - connecting frontline workers to information so they can make faster, better decisions. This exclusive interview with Brent Kedzierski, Head of Learning Strategy & Innovation at Shell, discusses the work Shell is doing and how humans fit into the new digitally-focused, automated oil and gas industry of the future.

Download your copy today to read how Shell:

• Are connecting the plant, field, and the worker -- and the impact its having on their operations
• Are using intelligent automation technologies to drive simulation and digital-based learning as a strategic capability
• Are delivering real time dynamic connectivity between people, process, data and technologies that can present a step change in safe and reliable performance
  

As companies ramp up their digital transformation efforts, it can be easy to get distracted by the latest technology fad or shiny piece of equipment. While machine learning, data analytics, augmented reality, wearable tech, mobility, and more, hold enormous potential to transform business operations, they must be adopted by users to realize the benefits.

In this interview, Raphael shares some of the lessons learned from his experience on epic failures and how they’ve inspired a radically new way of engaging with the business by putting empathy with users at the forefront of digital transformation.

Download 'Avoiding Epic Failures By Developing Empathy for Users' now to learn more.

French oil giant TotalEnergies operates oil and gas production facilities, refining and chemicals sites, and service stations throughout the globe. Last year, the company launched the industry’s first internet enabled helmet to help plant workers carry out complex procedures. The helmet leaves workers with their hands free but enables them to communicate with remote subject matter experts.

Over a year since the first deployment, where are they now and where are they going?

In this interview, Eric Duchesne, Senior Vice President, Manufacturing & Projects at Total offers his perspective on what it took to make their Connected Helmet program a success, talks about lessons learned and reflects on the challenges the year ahead will bring.

Download this interview to:

• Get insight into the challenges that TotalEnergies had to overcome to make their Connected Worker helmet a success
• Learn about the company's plans for the upcoming year including how it plans to use data analytics for prescriptive maintenance and its plans to lower its carbon and methane emissions
• Understand what leading oil and gas companies are doing in the field of Connected Worker
  

In this interview, Barnes offers advice of engaging with your people, the role of leadership in establishing the right corporate culture, and what's on his radar for 2022.

Connected Worker technology– a category of applications that includes mobile apps, wearables, and virtual/augmented reality - allows frontline workers to connect with the resources and information that they need to get a job done safely and efficiently. Proponents of Connected Worker technology cite how it can improve everything from training through to asset management, quality, and safety.

Download 'Connected Worker Technology – Get The Right People on the Bus with Sean Barnes' now to learn more.