What to expect from this exclusive Round table event?

The main goal of this round table event is to discuss best practices in addressing the key issues of managing an ageing skilled workforce in manufacturing, share collaborative experiences related to digital technology's role in preserving and transferring manufacturing skills, and explore innovative solutions to bridge the generational skills gap.

The Challenge…

Attracting and retaining a younger workforce is a pressing concern for UK manufacturers as the industry's workforce is aging. This demographic shift poses the question of how to retain valuable knowledge held by experienced individuals critical to the industry.

With the introduction of CNC machines in manufacturing, engineering has shifted from a craft-based skill to the digital realm. Nevertheless, the processes for retaining and institutionalizing this digital knowledge haven't kept pace with its rapid growth.

The Example…

An illustrative instance of knowledge loss is NASA's struggle to reconstruct the Saturn V Rocket Engine, which took humans to the moon. If even NASA faced such challenges, how can the manufacturing industry do better?

Companies must recognize the risks of relying on a single person to run a production line, which become evident in their absence due to illness or worse. Understanding disaster recovery is common, but the expertise of key individuals is often overlooked.

On the other side of this journey, how can we avoid "Digital deafness," the overreliance on processes and technology at the expense of expert cultures? Finding the right balance and recognizing the warning signs is key.

Join our roundtable to learn more…