The 4th Industrial Revolution Is Here - Are You Ready?

The 4th Industrial Revolution
Is Here – Are You Ready?

© 2018 Bernard Marr, Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved
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The 4th Industrial Revolution Is Here –
Are You Ready?
We’re on the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0. It’s
quite different than the three Industrial Revolutions that preceded it—
steam and water power, electricity and assembly lines, and
computerization—because it will even challenge our ideas about what it
means to be human.

© 2018 Bernard Marr, Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved© 2018 Bernard Marr, Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved
The Fourth Industrial Revolution describes the exponential changes to the way we
live, work and relate to one another due to the adoption of cyber-physical systems,
the Internet of Things and the Internet of Systems. As we implement smart
technologies in our factories and workplaces, connected machines will interact,
visualize the entire production chain and make decisions autonomously.
This revolution is expected to impact all disciplines, industries, and economies.
While in some ways it's an extension of the computerization of the 3rd Industrial
Revolution (Digital Revolution), due to the velocity, scope and systems impact of
the changes of the fourth revolution, it is being considered a distinct era.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is disrupting almost every industry in every
country and creating massive change in a non-linear way at unprecedented speed.
What Is The 4th Industrial Revolution?

In his book, The Fourth Industrial Revolution, professor Klaus Schwab, founder and
executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, describes the enormous
potential for the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution as well as the
possible risks.
He said, "The changes are so profound that, from the perspective of human history,
there has never been a time of greater promise or potential peril. My concern,
however, is that decision-makers are too often caught in traditional, linear (and
non-disruptive) thinking or too absorbed by immediate concerns to think
strategically about the forces of disruption and innovation shaping our future."
What Is The 4th Industrial Revolution?

What’s The Promise of The
4th Industrial Revolution?
Indeed, one of the greatest promises of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is to
potential is to improve the quality of life for the world's population and raise
income levels.
For those in First World countries who already enjoy some of the benefits of a
connected world as well as new products and services developed to take
advantage of the technologies, we appreciate the efficiencies and conveniences
provided such as booking a flight to getting movie recommendations.
Our workplaces and organizations are becoming "smarter" and more efficient as
machines, and humans start to work together, and we use connected devices to
enhance our supply chains and warehouses.
The technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution might even help us better
prepare for natural disasters and potentially also undo some of the damage
wrought by previous industrial revolutions.

What’s The Potential Peril of The
World governments need to adequately plan for and regulate our new capabilities
to ensure our security.
There might be increased social tensions as a result of the socioeconomic changes
brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution that could create a job market that’s
segregated into “low-skill/low-pay” and “high-skill/high-pay” segments.
Typically, first-adopters of technology are the ones with the financial means to
secure it, and that technology can catapult their continued success increasing the
economic gaps. Some jobs will become obsolete.
Additionally, the changes might develop so swiftly, that even those who are ahead
of the curve in terms of their knowledge and preparation, might not be able to
keep up with the ripple effects of the changes.

Schwab calls for leaders and citizens to “together shape a future that
works for all by putting people first, empowering them and constantly
reminding ourselves that all of these new technologies are first and
foremost tools made by people for people.”
Humans must be proactive in shaping this technology and disruption. This
requires global cooperation and a shared view of how technology is
reshaping our economic, social, cultural and individual lives.
Companies should invest in their technical infrastructure and data
analysing capabilities. All businesses must be making a move to be smart,
connected organizations or they will soon fall behind the competition.
How Best to Prepare For The

We need to develop leaders with the skills to manage organizations
through these dramatic shifts.
As professionals, we need to embrace change and realize that what our
jobs are today might be dramatically different in the not too distant future.
Our education and training systems need to adapt to better prepare
people for the flexibility and critical thinking skills they will need in the
future workplace.
Conclusion

© 2017 Bernard Marr , Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved
Bernard Marr is an internationally best-selling author, popular keynote speaker, futurist, and a
strategic business & technology advisor to governments and companies. He helps
organisations improve their business performance, use data more intelligently, and
understand the implications of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data,
blockchains, and the Internet of Things.
LinkedIn has ranked Bernard as one of the world’s top 5 business influencers. He is a frequent
contributor to the World Economic Forum and writes a regular column for Forbes. Every day
Bernard actively engages his 1.5 million social media followers and shares content that
reaches millions of readers.
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© 2017 Bernard Marr , Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved
Bernard Marr is an internationally best-selling author, popular keynote speaker, futurist, and a
strategic business & technology advisor to governments and companies. He helps
organisations improve their business performance, use data more intelligently, and
understand the implications of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data,
blockchains, and the Internet of Things.
LinkedIn has ranked Bernard as one of the world’s top 5 business influencers. He is a frequent
contributor to the World Economic Forum and writes a regular column for Forbes. Every day
Bernard actively engages his 1.5 million social media followers and shares content that
reaches millions of readers.
Visit The
Website

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