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J., 21(2), 2026<\/p>\r\n\t\t<p>Published on October 5, 2026<\/p>\r\n                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.32802\/asmscj.2026.217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.32802\/asmscj.2026.217<\/a><\/p>\r\n        \r\n        \r\n                    <p><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align:justify;\">This paper explores the skills disruption phenomenon faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the food manufacturing sectors during the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies . A semi-structured interview was implemented involved five SME owners, with at least five years experiences  in  managing  SME.  Data  were  thematically  analysed and  the  result;  eight  skills disruption  challenges  faced  by  SMEs  in  food  manufacturing  sector,  these  include  skills  in marketing  strategies,  equipment  and  maintenance,  business  practice,  workforce  and  training, financial  challenges,  business  operation,  time  and  health  as  well  as  management  challenges. Provisioning challenges enable SME to better prioriti se investments in workforce training and advanced machinery thereby improving production efficiency and product quality. Policymakers could establish supportive policy frameworks that facilitate industry 4.0 adoption among SMEs, while training providers are positioned as key enablers in addressing the skill gaps by designing and delivering targeted training programs tailored to the specific needs of the SME workforce. This research highlights the human skills dimension from the perspectives of SME owners, aligning with  the  Sustainable Development  Goals  (SDG),  particularly  those related to  decent  work  and innovation.<\/p>\r\n        \r\n                    <p><strong>Keywords:<\/strong>\r\n                food manufacturing SMEs, Industry 4.0, SDG 8, skills disruption, TVET            <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t<div class=\"asmsj-citation-box\">\r\n        <h3>How to Cite<\/h3>\r\n        <p id=\"citation-text\">\r\n            2026. 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