“The warehouse and manufacturing industries face one of the highest labor shortage rates of any U.S. industry, with two out of five manufacturing companies reporting an average of at least 20 percent annual turnover,” writes Scott Walker, VP of Supply Chain Management for Powerfleet, in this week’s Industry Today feature article. “This is due to a combination of issues, from an aging employee demographic to industry-wide safety concerns and a diminishing pool of skilled talent.”
Walker presents three key components of a strategy to offset the labor gap facing the warehouse and manufacturing industries:
- Upskill your workforce. New projects and systems require new skills. A trained workforce is a resilient workforce.
- Improve safety. Worker well-being is critical to good morale and employee loyalty, not to mention that a safe workforce is one that stays on the job. New technologies help improve safety standards and ensure proper implementation.
- Telematics and cloud computing. Technology optimizes operations, improves decision-making, and drives productivity.
“By championing a culture of continuous learning, enhancing employee well-being, and embracing cutting-edge solutions, the industry can not only address its immediate challenges but also emerge as a beacon of innovation and opportunity,” Walker says. “The journey ahead is one of transformation, where adaptability and collaboration will reshape the landscape and secure the industry’s place in the digital age.”
Read the complete article, Tackling Labor Shortages in the Warehouses & Manufacturing.
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