EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE SKILL THROUGH EMPLOYEE INNOVATION ON MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE

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This study investigates the impact of staff skill training investment on enterprise
organizational performance in the context of intelligent manufacturing, with a focus on the mediating
role of employees’ innovation ability. Based on 385 valid questionnaire responses from Chinese
manufacturing enterprises, a structural equation model was employed to test the hypothesized
relationships. The results demonstrate that training investment significantly enhances both innovation
ability and organizational performance. Moreover, innovation ability partially mediates the relationship
between training and performance, suggesting a dual-path influence mechanism. The findings
contribute to human capital and innovation theories by highlighting the strategic role of enterprise-led
training in digital transformation. Practically, the study provides guidance for firms to optimize training
strategies aligned with innovation goals, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in intelligent
manufacturing environments.