In today’s manufacturing sector, we face a talent crisis that goes beyond a labor shortage. As the industry accelerates toward digitalization, a widening gap has emerged between the skills our teams possess and the capabilities our operations demand.

This challenge isn’t just about hiring more people—it’s about equipping our workforce to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. The problem lies in two critical areas: shop floor skill gaps and a lack of leadership development.

Key takeaways:

• The manufacturing talent crisis is driven by both a skills gap on the floor and a leadership vacuum at the top.
  
  
• Education systems are out of sync with the realities of modern manufacturing, and the industry must help bridge the gap.
  
  
• Workforce development is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative that must be embedded in every operation.

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