13 Red Flags You’re Losing Institutional Knowledge Picture a technician who’s worked the same production line for twenty-two years announcing that he’s retiring in three months. Nobody has documented why he always checks a specific bearing first, or why he uses a different approach for a certain valve. That knowledge may be difficult to replace … Read more
10 Ways a CMMS Can Help Understaffed Maintenance Teams A facility can lose experienced technicians faster than it can replace them. Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute’s 2026 research identifies persistent applicant shortages and skills gaps in manufacturing technician roles.[1] It also examines how technology can help workers apply knowledge and skills more effectively. A CMMS … Read more
“` High-Performing Teams in a Labor Shortage “` Picture a team that loses two technicians in one quarter, and hiring replacements takes months, if it happens at all. That’s not bad luck. Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute project around 1.9 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled between 2024 and 2033, as the applicant pool hasn’t … Read more
