Workforce Transformation and Value Creation in the Era of Industry 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0: Challenges and Enablers

  • Authors

    • Vishakha Kuwar Symbiosis International University, Pune, India
    • Vandana Sonawaney Symbiosis International University, Pune, India
    • Uma Shankar Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Qaiwan International University, Sulaimanyah, Kurdistan, Iraq
    • Amit Yadav Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Professional Studies, Dwarka, New Delhi India
    • V Radhakrishnan Kalinga School of Management, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, India
    • Kamal Upreti Department of Computer Science, CHRIST University, Delhi-NCR Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
    • Komal Gupta Finance Manager, Accenture, Bangalore, India
    • Rituraj Jain Department of Information Technology, Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
    https://doi.org/10.14419/r61ag136

    Received date: March 30, 2025

    Accepted date: May 1, 2025

    Published date: May 14, 2025

  • Enablers, Implementation Challenges, Technological Adoption, Value Creation, Workforce Transformation

  • Abstract

    Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0, and Industry 6.0 have been empowered by the acceptance of several advanced technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-centric innovation in releasing industries. Comprehensive studies that can include barriers as well as enablers are difficult to conduct. This study employs a mixed-methods research approach, integrating of AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) and TOPSIS (Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) to evaluate key challenges and enablers in workforce transformation. The Findings indicate that leadership vision, digital investment, and employee upskilling play a crucial role in transformation navigation. Additionally, automation and AI adoption present both opportunities and challenges for workforce adaptability. The study provides strategic insights for organizations to enhance their workforce resilience, competitiveness in the evolving industrial landscape. The study offers actionable advice for businesses, policymakers, and educators, and successfully adaptation the paradigm and sustainable development in the modern era.

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    Kuwar, V. ., Sonawaney, V. ., Shankar, U. ., Yadav, A. ., Radhakrishnan, V. ., Upreti, K., Gupta, K. ., & Jain, R. . (2025). Workforce Transformation and Value Creation in the Era of Industry 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0: Challenges and Enablers. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(1), 314-324. https://doi.org/10.14419/r61ag136