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unPACKed Podcast: The Paradox of Automation as a Workforce Solution

Listen as Jorge Izquierdo, VP of market development for PMMI, explains how automation solves workforce shortages but creates a demand for more skilled maintenance technicians.

This episode examines the industry's current state, revealing that workforce challenges are worsening and now rank third among industry concerns. PMMI VP of market development Jorge Izquierdo reveals how the paradox of automation, while a solution to workforce shortages, creates a demand for more skilled maintenance technicians.

Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics
What's in store for CPGs in 2025 and beyond? Packaging World editors explore the survey responses from 118 brand owners, CPG, and FMCG Packaging World readers for its new Annual Outlook Report.
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Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics
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