A recurring theme amongst packaging and processing professionals is the need to use technology to hone employee training. Using tools to individualize training materials to the needs of operators and tasks is key, and there are four ways industry professionals believe the goal can be achieved.
That’s according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s “Technology & Workforce: Using Smart Technologies to Bridge the Skills Gap,” a report that captures insight from packaging and processing end-users and OEMs on the role technology can play in addressing the increasing skills gap and the burden of costly training periods for new hires. The report stems from a Q&A session and roundtable discussions between expert panelists and industry participants at PACK EXPO International 2024.
