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Category: Connected Worker

8 Ways Connected Worker Solutions Bridge the Frontline Skills Gap in Manufacturing

connected workers The manufacturing industry is facing a significant skills gap that threatens productivity, quality and overall industry growth. Three key factors driving this gap are the displacements of experienced workers during the pandemic, the accelerating retirement of experienced workers and the increasing complexity of modern manufacturing equipment and processes. As senior ...Read More
Published: March 26, 2025   Posted Under: Connected Worker
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Top Mistakes To Avoid When Digitalizing 
New Worker Onboarding

Rapid and effective onboarding of new workers has become a 'must-have' capability for companies as they rebuild post-pandemic workforce skill sets. In today’s everything-digital age, digitalizing onboarding offers the flexibility and accessibility that traditional classroom and paper-based methods lack. However, like any tool, digital training can be ineffective if not ...Read More
Published: November 17, 2024   Posted Under: Connected Worker, Digital Transformation
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Digital Transformation in Quality Management

Mistakes that Cause Frontline Workers to Resist Adopting Digital Quality Inspection Management Implementing a digital quality inspection system can revolutionize a manufacturing organization's approach to maintaining high-quality standards. It offers real-time insights, enhanced data accuracy, and boosts productivity for both quality and production teams. However, the success of digital quality ...Read More
Published: November 14, 2024   Posted Under: Connected Worker, Quality Control
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Ensure Frontline Workers Adopt Digital Safety Management

Implementing a digital safety solution is a significant step toward enhancing workplace safety, improving compliance, and reducing risks. A recent survey of frontline workers in manufacturing and warehouse jobs that was cited in Safety + Health Magazine, showed that over 50% of workers spotted 1-2 safety hazards per week. Furthermore, ...Read More
Published: November 1, 2024   Posted Under: Connected Worker

How Digital Technologies Help Manufacturing Attract And Retain Workers

connected worker The manufacturing industry is facing a pressing labor shortage, with many companies struggling to attract and retain skilled frontline workers. Several factors contribute to this challenge, including an aging workforce, increased competition from other industries, limited growth of vocational training and the perceived unattractiveness of the job opportunities available to ...Read More
Published: October 23, 2024   Posted Under: Connected Worker, Digital Transformation
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Why Manufacturing Needs to Combine Talent Strategies with Productivity Enhancement

microlearning The U.S. manufacturing sector is currently undergoing a boom, thanks to a strong economy and significant federal investment. In 2023 alone, the sector received $196 billion in federal funding for manufacturing construction, marking a 143% increase since 2019. This capital infusion, which continued into 2024 with an additional $32 billion, ...Read More
Published: October 9, 2024   Posted Under: Connected Worker, Digital Transformation
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What is 5S Audit?

5 S Audit checklist The 5S framework is a systematic approach primarily used in the manufacturing sector to create organized, clean, and efficient workspaces. This method promotes a culture of continuous improvement that enhances productivity and safety. The 5S audit checklist serves as a vital tool in this process, helping businesses maintain the discipline ...Read More
Published: May 29, 2024   Posted Under: Connected Worker, Inspection Checklists
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When Training and Work Become One

With businesses facing increasing skills shortages in a tight labor market, the need for effective training and development programs for workers has never been more critical. Traditional approaches such as paper-based training binders or computerized Learning Management Systems (LMS) have been the backbone of corporate training initiatives to date. However, ...Read More
Published: March 27, 2024   Posted Under: Connected Worker
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