TITLE:
The Influence of the Manufacturing Industry Environment, Organizational Structures, and Economic Trends on Employee Responsibilities in the Manufacturing Industry
AUTHORS:
Thanakit Ouanhlee
KEYWORDS:
Collaborative Dynamics, Diversity, Economic Transformations, Formalization, Working Environment, Intellectual Property, Inventory Management, Stable Environment, Technological Advancements, Technology Proficiency
JOURNAL NAME:
Technology and Investment,
Vol.15 No.1,
February
28,
2024
ABSTRACT: This article describes the impact of various factors on employee
responsibility in the manufacturing
industry, detailing the influence of technological advances, regulatory and
legal compliance, diversity and inclusion, organizational structure, and
economic trends toward the changing roles and skills of employees in this
sector. Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and robotics are examples of how technological advancements
are changing work responsibilities, resulting in the need for training
and new job positions. Compliance with
safety, environmental, and ethical regulations has become critical, leading to the role of the Compliance Officer.
Diversity and inclusion initiatives have resulted in changes to work
responsibilities, cross-cultural communication,
and skills training programs. Skills training programs and increased job
descriptions have resulted in changes in the organization of organizational structures. Economic trends are
shaping the new roles of research and
development, supply chain management, and customer engagement, creating additional positions, such as supply chain
analysts and social media managers. The production environment is
rapidly evolving, requiring employees to
adapt. Employee adaptation results in employees taking on new responsibilities and learning and practicing many new
skills to succeed in an ever-changing environment. Furthermore,
organizations must have Intellectual Property (IP) custodians, market research
analysts, and mediators of security engagement and behavioral compliance
between the organization and its employees.