Chris Rodgers

Manufacturers are redefining the role of the frontline as AI, data, and connected systems transform asset intensive operations. Instead of reacting to failures, frontline teams are being equipped to make proactive, insight driven decisions that reduce variability and strengthen execution across a changing workforce. Success now depends on targeted upskilling, and building digital literacy so workers can interpret analytics, trust predictive insights, and collaborate confidently with intelligent systems. This panel explores how organizations are embedding these capabilities into daily routines to unlock a more predictive, resilient, and high performance frontline.

• How AI, data, and connected systems are transforming asset-intensive operations—shifting frontline workers from reactive maintenance to proactive, insight-driven decision-making

• Reducing site variability and embedding digital tools into daily routines to ensure consistent execution across a changing and high turnover workforce

• Upskilling frontline teams through targeted craft training, digital literacy development, stronger contractor leadership and dedicated change management

• Building trust in ai, predictive insights and digital workflows through cross functional communication and support

• Upskilling teams to interpret analytics, anticipate failures, and collaborate with digital systems, enabling predictive maintenance over reactive fixes