Future of Work in Manufacturing Part 3: Sustainability in Manufacturing
Sustainability is essential for both the environment and the longevity of manufacturing businesses. Best practices include sourcing from sustainable vendors, reducing waste, optimizing energy, and using predictive analytics for efficient operations.
Sustainability Prioritization Declines by 4% Among Workers
Only 45% of manufacturing workers viewed sustainability as a high priority in 2024, down from 49% in 2023. In contrast, 61% of managers in 2024 saw sustainability as a critical focus, reflecting a 2% increase from the previous year. This growing gap between worker and manager perceptions—now at 16%—suggests that sustainability efforts are more recognized at the leadership level, but may not be as visible or impactful among frontline employees. Enhancing communication and involvement in sustainability initiatives could help bridge this divide.
Sustainability: High Priority
Kerrie Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer at Epicor, leads the global go-to-market efforts, bringing together her deep product innovation and strategic marketing experience to drive brand growth and customer engagement across the make, move, and sell industry communities.