As business rebounds, manufacturers are once again wrestling with an industry-wide talent shortage. As a service to our customers, we recently asked an expert to share some proven strategies for making—and keeping—good hires.

These days, manufacturers are trying to do more with less, operate more efficiently, and make informed purchasing and management decisions. But in order to do that, the management team must know what’s happening throughout the factory at all times—and why.  

Good news! According to several recent studies, it appears the manufacturing industry is rebounding from the depths of 2020. Although COVID-19 is far from over—and for most manufacturers, revenues have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels—earnings are up, confidence is up, and spending is up overall.