How Digitalization Reshapes Labor and Task Architecture in the Manufacturing Sector

Bambang Triono; Didit Darmawan; Mohammad Djaelani; Feby Salma Ayu Safitri; Nurul Masithoh

Authors

Bambang Triono University of Sunan Giri Surabaya
Didit Darmawan University of Sunan Giri Surabaya
Mohammad Djaelani University of Sunan Giri Surabaya
Feby Salma Ayu Safitri University of Sunan Giri Surabaya
Nurul Masithoh University of Sunan Giri Surabaya

Keywords:

digitalization, manufacturing sector, labor structure, automation, task design, cognitive skills, organizational adaptation

Abstract

This literature review explores the relationship between digitalization and work pattern transformation within the manufacturing sector. This study systematically analyzes scholarly sources to understand how automation, information systems, and cyber-physical technologies have affected task distribution, workforce organization, and skill requirements. Findings indicate that while digital tools enhance operational efficiency and information flow, their impact on employment is complex. Structural changes include job polarization, redefined competencies, and the emergence of hybrid work models. The discussion also highlights cognitive demands, surveillance mechanisms, and socio-emotional effects experienced by workers in digitized environments. Successful digital transformation appears closely tied to organizational design, training ecosystems, and participatory governance. The review concludes that digitalization is not a purely technical evolution but a multidimensional process requiring synchronized adaptation among technological, managerial, and human factors. Its future trajectory in manufacturing will depend on how these elements are orchestrated in practice.

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