Mitigating physical risks in smart manufacturing: expert insights and strategic solutions for industry leaders
Industry 4.0 has irrevocably changed manufacturing production, enabling it to rapidly evolve and become increasingly interconnected. Despite substantial innovations in manufacturing and significant industry advancements, physical risks persist. By addressing and mitigating physical risks, businesses directly enhance human sustainability, protecting their employees from harm. The 2024 International Labour Organization (ILO) report highlights that agriculture, construction, forestry, fishing, and manufacturing collectively have 200,000 fatal injuries each year and represent 63 per cent of all fatal occupational injuries. Of all regions, the ILO estimates that two-thirds (65 per cent) of global work-related mortality happens in Asia. United Nations Global Impact defines occupational safety and health (OSH) as creating a safe and healthy […]
製造業の CEO が社会的リスクの軽減を巧みに乗り切る 5 つの方法
In the dynamic landscape of the evolving manufacturing sector, social risk mitigation has risen to prominence as a crucial business pillar demanding the attention of today’s modern CEO. To effectively navigate this realm, leaders must not only prioritise social risk mitigation but also champion human sustainability—a cornerstone initiative that involves businesses making positive contributions to human capital within society. A recent Deloitte survey revealed that eight out of ten CEOs are facing mounting pressure to publicly commit to enhancing human sustainability initiatives. Yet, to successfully manage social risk, manufacturers must embrace human sustainability and pivot from a business-focused approach to a people-centric mindset. Human sustainability MUST be a key aspect […]