German machine manufacturers are – still – optimistic
Human or machine? When German machine manufacturers are planning investments, the an-swer is: both. Further employee training as well as automation and networking are currently high on their agenda.
4 Jun 2018 David SchahinianShare
This is shown by the current
Investments are thus necessary. The focus is on employee qualification (76%), followed by the use of new production techniques, and by research and development (72% each). Many are also planning to digitize their business field. Machine and plant manufacturers' primary concern remains the shortage of skilled workers (83% of respondents). Rising cost pressure (74%) and current political developments abroad (70%) are also a headache for many.
Sascha Hackstein of the consultancy
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