People & Skills (Articles)
Findings from US manufacturer Fluke show skills shortages are still presenting the largest obstacle to manufacturing, particularly in digital areas
From 5,126 failures to a global powerhouse: how James Dyson turned “wrong thinking” into a blueprint for innovation in engineering
The Manufacturing Institute says more firms are decreasing workforce training efforts compared to 2019, impacted by a “turbulent economic environment"
A whitepaper from MHP shows that overstaffing by just 3% can lead to US$119,100 in extra costs every year and integrated planning tools could save millions
While smart technology promises massive factory productivity, manufacturers risk losing their ROI without an urgent strategy to upskill the human workforce
Siemens' Mitras facility in Mexico becomes the first factory globally to achieve LEED Platinum certification, setting new standards for sustainability
Europe's largest carmaker faces significant workforce restructuring amid declining profits and challenging market conditions
BMW Plant Munich's shift to electric vehicles is a lesson to manufacturers on how to manage transformation without losing productivity