Competitiveness is crucial to grow the manufacturing sector and its value addition within supply chains, and talent development is one of the main drivers of manufacturing competitiveness, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) chief director Ilse Karg said this week. Digital transformation of industry and inclusive economic growth means a well-educated workforce is needed. South Africa, therefore, needs to ensure it has the necessary skills and knowledge to participate in the digital economy, she said during a conference hosted by Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) Africa.
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