Workforce Crisis: How Manufacturers Stop Losing Time and Money to Skills Gaps
Manufacturing leaders see the skills gap—but your workforce isn't to blame. Our survey of 600 pros reveals the real issues: fragmented training, high turnover, and tech without enablement. It's not just a talent problem—it's a threat to performance.
May 21, 2025
2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT
Manufacturing leaders know workforce readiness is critical, with 67% saying talent shortages are already delaying production. Also being harmed? Quality (nearly half of recently surveyed manufacturers saying overly green workforces lead to increased problems) and operations (about three in five manufacturing leaders saying inexperienced workers lead to inefficiency).
Don't blame your workers. The real culprits are fragmented training systems, unprecedented turnover, and companies rolling out high-tech tools without getting worker buy-in first. This isn't just a talent issue, it's a strategic vulnerability threatening operational excellence.
This data-driven session delivers an action plan - actionable intelligence on:
The hidden disconnect: Why your frontline workers see skills gaps everywhere but in themselves (and what this reveals about your training approach)
The training fallacy: Why 75% of manufacturing leaders rate their training programs as ineffective, with 57% citing content that's too generic and 47% using outdated methodologies
The technology readiness gap: How to bridge the divide between today's capabilities and tomorrow's demands without disrupting production
The retention connection: How continuous development increases workplace confidence (97% agree that upskilling increases workplace confidence) and directly impacts operational performance (97% agree that continuous workforce development is critical for company resilience)
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