Strategies to Overcome Labor Shortage Challenges in Manufacturing Ebook

The labor shortage crisis is especially acute in frontline industries with mission-critical or 24/7 operations that rely heavily on hourly workers. This guide explores the labor shortage in manufacturing and its effect on operations and the workforce. The ebook also offers six strategies workforce managers can use to minimize the impact of labor scarcity on operations, including:

1. Improve day-to-day workforce scheduling operations
2. Uncover hidden capacity in your existing workforce
3. Leverage flex pools in your scheduling process
4. Embrace worker-friendly scheduling
5. Champion hourly employee development
6. Expand beyond your existing workforce when needed