Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, 3M has been integral in maintaining domestic and international supplies of essential personal protective equipment (PPE). These production and supply-chain challenges required innovation to train new employees faster and leverage a culture of continuous improvement.

Dozuki spoke with Michael Muilenburg, manager of operational technology at 3M, to talk about how 3M is using technology to adapt to these challenges and the greater topic of the shifting workforce.

To view the full conversation on demand, click here.

Job-shadowing won’t work any longer

Job-shadowing requires the availability of your most knowledgeable workers, who often have priorities other than training. As more of your experienced employees retire, there aren’t enough experts to go around.

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