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Business Intelligence
Navigating the Loss of Tribal Knowledge
CPGs face a critical challenge as vital machine knowledge remains trapped in experienced operators’ minds, risking production quality without formal documentation or proven training methods.
January 26, 2026
Business Intelligence
Pharma Faces Regulatory, Automation & Sustainability Pressures
PMMI research shows pharmaceutical manufacturers face a growing market and will need OEMs and suppliers to overcome operational issues and support growth.
January 22, 2026
Business Intelligence
Stop the Brain Drain: Training and Retention
CPGs and OEMs’ struggle with employee retention is directly tied to the quality of the training that packaging line operators receive.
January 16, 2026
Business Intelligence
Aligning Early and Budgeting Right: Keys to Overcoming Operator Training Barriers
Production pressures, high turnover, and vague training expectations hinder packaging line performance—but early OEM alignment and budgeted strategies can help.
January 9, 2026
Workforce
Hands-On, Not Handbooks: CPGs Rethink Operator Training Strategies
Operators say training materials need to shift away from manuals and incorporate visual,video, and troubleshooting elements.
December 19, 2025
Workforce
Automation’s Catch-22: CPGs Eye Expansion, But Costs and Constraints Persist
End users see automation as a solution to labor shortages, but space limitations, high costs, and line complexity force many to take a gradual approach.
December 12, 2025
Business Intelligence
Finding Skilled Workers Remains a Major Challenge That May Worsen
OEMs that modernize equipment design and training/support models will be best positioned to help close workforce gaps plaguing CPG firms.
December 10, 2025
Business Intelligence
OEM Training Tools Lag Behind Operator Needs
Despite the growing demand for video-based, just-in-time learning, most OEMs still rely on manuals and classroom training. PMMI’s latest business intelligence report reveals how the gap between training methods and operator preferences may be costing CPGs in downtime and efficiency.
December 5, 2025
Machine Design
Fighting Back Against Engineering Teams That Are Stretched Thin
With engineers spending just 30% of their week on true engineering work, PMMI’s new research charts a path for OEMs to reclaim efficiency and protect critical expertise.
December 4, 2025
Business Intelligence
Skilled Labor Shortage Remains Top Challenge for Packaging Operators
The report highlights high turnover, lack of maintenance expertise, and training gaps as critical workforce issues facing CPGs.
November 28, 2025
Business Intelligence
CPGs Experience Trade-offs in the Name of Sustainable Packaging
Higher production costs, diminished product quality, and lessened product production are some of the challenges CPGs say come with sustainable packaging shifts.
November 14, 2025
Business Intelligence
PMMI Honors Emerging Industry Leaders with 2025 On the Rise Awards
Ten young professionals honored as the next generation of leaders driving innovation, excellence, and advancement in the packaging and processing industry.
November 11, 2025
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