Digital Platform and Operator 4.0 Services for Manufacturing Repurposing During COVID19

This paper introduces digital solutions for manufacturing repurposing transformations that address the impact of COVID19 on production operations. The paper outlines how different Industry 4.0 solutions can be combined in a unified platform for manufacturing repurposing. Emphasis is paid on introducing worker and Operator 4.0 related solutions, including tools for plant risk assessment, shifts allocation, context-aware reskilling of employees and remote support processes. The latter are essential elements of a strategy for exploiting automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems during COVID19 times and future healthcare crises.