Manufacturers are at a pivotal crossroads where preserving critical institutional knowledge, upskilling employees, and rapidly adapting to change are no longer optional but essential. These challenges are redefining the Future of Industrial Work (FOIW) and demand innovative strategies to remain competitive and resilient. In this session, Allison Kuhn, Research Analyst, LNS Research, will explore how organizations can empower the emerging workforce by embracing AI-powered Connected Frontline Workforce (CFW) applications and Industrial Knowledge Management. From leadership-driven approaches that strengthen employee engagement to closing the widening skills gap through digital upskilling, participants will gain valuable insights into strategies that enhance decision intelligence, improve adaptability, and accelerate innovation. Join us to discover practical approaches for aligning business priorities with evolving technologies, building employee competency, and navigating workforce complexities. By staying ahead of the curve, organizations can not only overcome industry challenges but thrive in an era of unprecedented change and drive transformation through innovative tools that deliver lasting competitive advantage.