Hiring & the (Future) State of Manufacturing & Distribution

While unprecedented events have impacted every industry since the world shut down for COVID-19, the manufacturing and distribution sector has been especially challenged by a combination of headwinds. From volatile levels of demand to widespread lockdowns, ongoing supply chain disruptions, a massive labor shortage, inflation, and an impending recession – businesses in manufacturing and distribution have arrived at a crossroads.

It is estimated that these industries will face a gap of 2.4 million open jobs by 2028 and 5 million by 2023. And the incoming Generation Z workforce is not tripping over itself to apply for jobs in manufacturing and distribution.

In this survey report, we cover the following topics:

1. What can businesses do to prepare for a recession
2. How the pandemic and other market forces have impacted hiring and accelerated digital transformation
3. How (and why) to think about recruiting Gen Z
4. Automating expensive but necessary processes