Future of Manufacturing & Industrial Labor

In the face of rising energy prices, geopolitical uncertainties and profound changes in the world of work, German industry is at a decisive turning point. This analysis, based on 30 expert interviews and extensive research, examines how the future of industry could develop and what consequences this has for industrial work.

Although the idea of deindustrialization has gained ground in recent years due to gloomy forecasts, a more complex reality emerges beyond this doom and gloom. Traditional industries are under pressure, but at the same time new opportunities are opening up in knowledge-intensive sectors and innovative technologies. This analysis examines the interplay of economic, technological, geopolitical and social developments and their impact on industry.

A central focus is on the transformation of industrial work, which must realign itself in the midst of all these developments. This concerns both education and training as well as the way industrial work is understood by itself and by others. Companies, trade unions, associations, educational institutions and politicians are equally called upon to promote future-oriented working models and drive forward the necessary adjustments.

This report invites you to play an active role in shaping the future of German industry and industrial work.

Carina Stöttner is the founder and managing director of Themis Foresight. The sociologist and media scientist previously worked at a futurology institute, in a communications agency and in aviation and is now a sought-after speaker and author.

Jan Berger is the founder and managing director of Themis Foresight. The historian and linguist is a sought-after sparring partner for CEOs and keynote speakers. His professional career has taken him through publishing, the real estate industry and a digital start-up. He ran the business of 2b AHEAD ThinkTank for seven years and founded Themis Foresight in 2021.

Carsten Brandes is a Partner Advisory Board Member at Themis Foresight and Managing Director at Brandes Consulting. He is the former head of the ŠKODA Auto Academy and has over 30 years of professional experience in the industry – including over 20 years in various leadership and management positions.

Andreas Katzer is a Partner Advisor at Themis Foresight and Managing Director at AKA Management Excellence. As an Executive Advisor, he accompanies the management of companies on their path to sustainable success, having worked in management himself for over three decades, including 12 years at C-level in the global automotive supply industry.

Stöttner, Berger, Brandes, Katzer (2024). The future of industry and industrial work. Study by Themis Foresight GmbH, Berlin. Accessed on ___ at: www.themis-foresight.com/publications/zukunft-der-industrie-und-industriearbeit

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The future of industry and industrial work by Carina Stöttner, Jan Berger, Carsten Brandes, Andreas Katzer is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0