Companies in manufacturing and processing are facing an unprecedented challenge in meeting their sustainment and growth goals. The existing pool of experienced workers in manufacturing today is diminishing, while the changing industry and expanding economy continue to require more skilled workers to meet technology advances and global demand.
The widening skills gap leaves manufacturers with four options: sell, outsource, scale back or augment through automation. The latter is the most attractive – and lucrative – of the four options.
To learn more about advanced automation solutions, download EWI’s latest paper, How Advanced Automation Solutions Can Allay Today’s Workforce Challenges.
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- Outlook for global skills gap / workforce shortage
- Fixed automation vs. flexible automation
- Methods for applying advanced automation
- Improving safety and ergonomics through automation
- Ways to address workforce issues comprehensively
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Breaking Down the Workforce Skills Gap
Organizations need to establish strategies that incorporate automation as a functional solution to workforce shortages while also applying the technology for competitive advantage. Are you ready?
How is your company preparing to bridge the workforce skills gap? What’s stopping you from incorporating advanced automation as a functional solution to current or future workforce shortages? To speak to an EWI specialist about an automation project or immediate need, contact 614.688.5152 or [email protected].