South Africa is to follow 4IR Path Being Charted or Fall behind
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) represents a path to normalizing a relationship between humans, robots and Super Computers. It determines the acceptance between humanity, artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of things.1 According to experts at the Professional Services and auditing firm PwC says that the country’s competitors are all adopting 4IR technologies and developing their workforce and, if South Africa fails to follow suit, the nation’s industrial manufacturing sector will continue to fall behind and de-industrialize.2 The firm recommends that industry leaders invest in strategies which are more technology and sustainability focused to create a culture that will help them stay relevant, attract and retain employees, improve productivity and make an impa...
