Key Takeaways: Tribal knowledge is experience-based know-how that isn’t documented in SOPs or training systems – and when it leaves, it creates skills gaps, quality risk, and production slowdowns. Manufacturing faces a major workforce shift: to the industry may need 3.8M new workers between 2024 and 2033, with up to 1.9M jobs... more
The Problem Isn’t Training—It’s Unmeasured Readiness In manufacturing, production leaders tend to be skeptical of training because they see it as competing with output. If a line is already behind, the last thing anyone wants is more time away from production. But here’s the catch: when training is treated as... more
Key findings: Manufacturing faces a significant skills gap and worker shortage: Deloitte projects a need for 3.8 million new workers between 2024 and 2033, with a potential 1.9 million of those jobs going unfilled due to the skills gap. Technology is rapidly changing the required skill set: 65% of workforce... more
In manufacturing, having a skilled workforce is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Comprehensive training may improve productivity, mitigate safety and compliance issues, and boost workplace morale. However, providing training in an ever-evolving field like manufacturing can feel like a lofty task, especially since the stakes are high. While there... more
