Can AI Help Manufacturers Overcome the Skilled Trades Talent Shortage? (IndustryWeek)
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Anna Smith explores the growing skilled labor shortage facing U.S. manufacturing. She examines data on the 1.3 million-worker talent gap, an aging workforce and rising demand driven by reshoring and data centers. Smith also looks at how upskilling, education partnerships, apprenticeships and AI can help manufacturers expand their talent pools. The discussion highlights strategies for developing the skilled workforce needed to support continued domestic production growth.
Podzilla Summary coming soon
Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Listen to This Episode
More from Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
With the Post-AI Age On the Horizon, How Are Operations Executives Preparing?
A Different Approach to Workplace Safety Culture (Talking EHS)
From Test Stands to Toolboxes: Editor's Product Picks, September 2026 (New Equipment Digest)
How Too Much Data, Dashboards and RCA Complicate Reliability Strategy (Ask A Plant Manager)
Get summaries like this every morning.
Free AI-powered recaps of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.