This report delves into the biggest challenge facing manufacturing organisations today: the ongoing skills shortage. It explores its impact on growth and the strategic responses manufacturers are employing to mitigate.
The findings are based on an online survey of manufacturing professionals from a range of industry verticals conducted between June and July 2024, with additional qualitative insights gained by The Manufacturer through follow-up interviews.
The result is an informative deep dive into how the skills shortage has driven manufacturers to adopt a range of solutions, including reskilling their existing workforce, enhancing shop floor efficiency, and increasing automation adoption.
