1、FOOD&BEVERAGE INDUSTRY2024 Upskilling ReportSponsored by:Table of ContentsPart 1:Assessing Upskilling Needs03Part 2:Effective Upskilling Strategies08Part 3:Challenges&Future Plans12Part 4:Who Took the Survey162024FOOD&BEVERAGE INDUSTRY Upskilling ReportIn the ever-evolving landscape of food manufact

2、uring,investing in worker skills and knowledge is critical for maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring long-term success.Upskilling not only enhances productivity and efficiency,but also fosters a motivated and engaged workforce.This summer,we conducted a survey of food industry leaders to bette

3、r understand both the challenges and the most effective approaches to upskilling in the industry.Nearly 70%of respondents said their employees were eager to learn new skills.On-the-job training and mentorship was by far the most effective method for teaching those skills,followed by off-site and in-

4、house programs.However,time constraints and scheduling conflicts,differences and learning styles,and costs often get in the way of delivering upskilling opportunities.Dive into the report for more on how food and beverage companies are implementing upskilling initiatives and measuring the impact.Int

5、roduction23PART 1:Assessing Upskilling Needs3Not surprisingly,half of respondents said production/manufacturing was one of their top three areas of greatest need for upskilling.Other critical areas included technology(39%),quality assurance and food safety(39%),and sales and marketing(23%).4Areas of

6、 greatest needPART 1:Assessing Upskilling Needs2024 Upskilling Report3Most important non-technical skills(ranked from most important to least important)1.Communication and interpersonal skills(19%ranked this as#1)2.Customer service/relationship management(19%ranked this as#1)3.Problem-solving/critic