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Manufacturers have a tough job – even under ideal circumstances . There are so many complex steps required for a part to get into the hands of a customer . And when things go wrong , sometimes it can feel like you ’ re fighting a never-ending series of fires .

If the everyday challenges aren ’ t enough , demanding customers , supply chain disruptions , and shutdowns have forced manufacturers to adapt to change more rapidly than ever before . Instead of pushing against the same challenges , how can you break through and prosper ?

Managing a Skilled Labor Shortage

The industry has been in what seems to be a chronic skilled labor shortage . Research from a Deloitte study estimates that manufacturing may have as many as 2.4 million jobs to fill by 2028 for the US alone . This number is unlikely to be filled in one swoop . It may be time to face the reality of learning to do more with less , but things are far from hopeless when it comes to our workforce .

Though there is a shortage of skilled workers , they are out there – and having modern technology is one way to attract the best available to come work for your business . Radwell International routinely

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