Many manufacturers are missing a critical talent pool, which could aid in closing the skills gap – women. A study, “Women in Manufacturing: Stepping up to make an impact that matters,” released on April 19 by The Manufacturing Institute, Deloitte and APICS, confirms the importance of increasing the amount of women in the manufacturing workforce.
Some key highlights from the study include:
Nearly three fourths (70%) of women indicate they would stay in manufacturing if they were to start their career today;
