HomeStephen M. Perry, Ph.D.Co-Founder and Coach, FSO InstituteBusiness IntelligenceHow to Beat the ‘Great Resignation’Focusing on recognition instead of resignation may help quell current manufacturing workforce challenges. Employers should focus on flexibility, skills development, meaningful work, work-life balance, and creating new workplace dynamics.Continuous ImprovementOperational Success: Productivity Under PressureMultifunctional equipment and changeovers, as well as the use of predictive process analytics, can make the difference in achieving operational excellence during challenging times for food and beverage manufacturers.Business IntelligenceUsing the Employee Lifecycle Approach to Address Workforce ChallengesWith more workers attracted to remote work opportunities, manufacturers must recruit and maintain top talent for plant floors. An organization’s strengths and weaknesses can determine whether a potential employee chooses to join and remain at the company.AutomationCoronavirus’s Impact, Learnings, and the Value of DisciplinePrior to the pandemic, manufacturers spent most of their time optimizing assets and processes. When the crisis struck, the industry was forced to reinvent day-to-day activities. Refocusing on people is the key to being prepared for future uncertain times.
