How Industry 4.0 Empowers Frontline Workers

A Connected Worker is a frontline employee equipped with digital tools to access real-time information, collaborate across teams, and share knowledge that drives continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

While Industry 4.0 focused on automation and data, Industry 5.0 places humans back at the center—combining human creativity, problem-solving, and empathy with the precision and efficiency of advanced technology.

Frontline workers possess invaluable practical knowledge that machines can’t replicate. Digitally connecting them ensures this expertise is captured, shared, and used to optimize performance and decision-making.

Without digital support, workers rely on outdated paper documents, inconsistent information, and limited communication, leading to inefficiencies, errors, and loss of critical know-how over time.

Poka provides a unified platform for digital work instructions, communication, and training—allowing workers to access up-to-date information, collaborate in real time, and continuously build their skills.