Impact of Sustainability, Globalisation and Digitalisation on Romanian Footwear Manufacturing

Autoren
Seul, Arina; Mihai, Aura; Saniter, Andreas; Costea, Mariana; Lupu, Raluca
Erscheinungsjahr
2026
Zusammenfassung
Globalisation, digitalisation, and sustainability are powerful forces currently reshaping all industries, including industrial footwear manufacturing. These megatrends bring significant changes, highlighting the need to adapt vocational education and higher education programs to meet emerging demands. This study explores how the potential dimensions of these megatrends impact Romania’s industrial footwear sector, using data gathered from three expert workshops held with representatives from industry, education, associations and freelancers. The workshops analysed the key dimensions affecting the sector, assessed their impact on work processes, and determined the implications for skills development and training. The findings offer valuable insights into the evolving skill requirements in industrial footwear production, providing recommendations for updating curricula, training materials and national qualification frameworks. The research was conducted within the framework of the ISOV project, Innovative Skills for an Old Vocation, which supports the modernisation of training programs in the footwear industry.
in
Guxho, G.; Spahiu, T. K.; Xhafka, E.; Sulejmani, A. (Hrsg.) (2026): Proceedings of the Joint International Conference: 5th Conference on Engineering and 11th Textile Conference, Cham: Springer International Publishing
Seiten
498 – 508
Begutachtet?
Ja
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