In the current manufacturing scenario, simple but effective automation is inevitable thanks to the low availability of operators. Keeping the entire team involved in the automation process, building smart networks and re-training of existing team is essential to keep the whole team excited and motivated. Bringing in IIOT into the manufacturing process can add another dimension to the employee's automation journey and empower them with data to make smarter choices.

Here are three strategies I find effective to maintain positive team spirit amidst growing automation: 1.Invest in Continuous Learning: Offer ongoing training to help employees adapt to new roles and technologies, showing your commitment to their growth and keeping them engaged. 2.Foster Open Communication: Create channels for employees to voice concerns and suggestions about automation. Involve them in decisions to make them feel valued and heard. 3.Recognize and Reward Achievements: Celebrate individual and team accomplishments related to automation, such as innovative ideas or effective problem-solving, to reinforce a sense of achievement and belonging.

At a warehouse we had a lots of movements. We prepared flow charts to reduce them. When we start to use KANBAN system, one of the team member as a warehouse staff was in vain. His motivation was so bad because he thought there was no need for his abilities. In this case, we showed him, the costs of movements and productivity was reduced but he must follow the KANBAN process as a leader of it. At he end of the day, he suggested for a new KANBAN project for a different movement activity at warehouse. As a result, we need to work with team members and show them benefits in a big picture. It was not his faults, but it must be his problem to wait for solving. If you approach like that, it will start a culture of company for cost reductions.