But with a disruption of international supply chains, migration of workforce across all skill levels, an unpredictable movement of materials, and reduced demand and cancellations of orders across the board (with the exception of essential industries), there has been a massive disruption in the manufacturing sector.

A changing business model has evolved and new technologies have leapt into prominence.

Operational firefighting, business continuity, leadership alignment, and prioritizing employee safety have become key factors and the manufacturing industry has had to make substantial investments required in reskilling and upskilling employees to adapt to new tech and new ways of thinking.