Manufacturing Today Issue - 216 September 2023 | Page 21

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Skills increasing numbers of manufacturers now expect manufacturing execution systems to do that for them . Encouragingly , positions related to worker safety are on the increase .
In conclusion , the pulp and paper industry must recognize and invest in the talent it has , as well as attract and retain a new generation of employees who see contributing to a more sustainable society as a key driver . This , coupled with digital and automation technologies , can help plug the skills gap and ensure the sector continues to flourish in the future . ■
Stefano Cinquina go . abb / processautomation
Stefano Cinquina is ABB ’ s Global Business Line Manager for Pulp and Paper . ABB ’ s Process Automation business automates , electrifies and digitalizes industrial operations that address a wide range of essential needs – from supplying energy , water and materials , to producing goods and transporting them to market . ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation , enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future . The company ’ s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured , moved , powered and operated .
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