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How to Empower Frontline Workers to Master Equipment Operations: A Guide

by | Jan 14, 2025

Summary

Empower manufacturing's frontline workers with video SOPs to close skills gaps, retain knowledge, and drive operational excellence through faster training, improved safety, and consistency.

In manufacturing, frontline workers are the backbone of efficient equipment operation and maintenance. With retiring experts taking decades of knowledge with them, manufacturers face the dual challenge of closing skills gaps and training a new generation of operators quickly and effectively. This guide explores how modern tools—especially video-based Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)—empower frontline workers to master equipment operations and drive operational excellence.

The Frontline Challenge: Skills Gaps and Knowledge Retention

Manufacturers face unprecedented workforce challenges:

  • Inconsistent Training: Traditional methods like text-based SOPs or classroom instruction often fail to standardize knowledge across locations.
  • Accelerated Onboarding Needs: As product cycles shorten, new hires must reach full productivity faster than ever.

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DeepHow

Dr. David Schippers brings decades of industry experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and project management for large core system designs, quality assurance testing and system implementations, impacting regional, national and international business operations nearing a billion dollars. Dave earned his Doctorate of Science in Cybersecurity from Capitol Technology University. Dave’s doctoral research focused on source device authentication, assessing engineering and forensic authentication techniques. He earned his MS in Information Systems Management and his undergraduate degree in Information Security and Intelligence with a concentration in digital forensics from Ferris State University. Additionally, Dave has earned multiple industry certifications, including the CISSP and EnCE, and holds a professional investigator license in Michigan.‍

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