Ethics in the digital workplace
Digitisation and automation technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), can affect working conditions in a variety of ways and their use in the workplace raises a host of new ethical concerns.
Adeunis, based in Isère, specializes in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. In late 2019, the company initiated a relocation of its production chain, moving a part of sensor and IoT solutions manufacturing from suppliers in Southeast Asia to France. To optimize logistic costs, it moved 75% of its production to Le Creusot, France. Additionally, in response to challenges arising from the electronic component shortage following the Covid crisis, Adeunis adopted alternative components. During the pandemic, the company secured a State Guaranteed Loan (PGE) amounting to €0.8 million.
Eurofound (2022), Adeunis, Reshoring in France, factsheet number 262, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/262.