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“ Safety , along with cost savings and operational efficiency , are the other big needs . COVID-19 has made all of this so much more important .”
Following the increased adoption of digital capabilities , new roles in the industrial workforce will emerge . Chen believes these roles can evolve and workers will be able to add value by focusing on quicker access and actionability from data and analytics . “ Empowering them with real time status detail and alerts will enhance their
ability to meet the core goal of more efficient delivery of metals , minerals , energy , and other natural resources across the globe ,” confirms Chen . “ When employees become better equipped they can identify needs and take prompt actions that increase safety , efficiency and productivity .”
At the operational level Chen sees a trend for more work to be done from control rooms rather than in the mine itself . Oren accelerates that push towards automation and remote
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