By Richard 
These questions can be answered using data from technologies that work together across the organization, simplifying and improving decision-making.
AI to continue bridging the skilled labor gap
The skills shortage continues to be one of the biggest concerns permeating industry. This topic comes up in nearly every industry conversation, and it’s not going away, especially as seasoned experts with years of experience retire.
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In our recent Fluke Reliability survey, 90% of respondents report that the skills shortage has impacted their organization. The same study showed manufacturers are turning to AI (98%) as a viable solution to help bridge the gap.
Many of our customers are leveraging automation and advanced functionality within tools to help streamline tasks and increase output with fewer hands-on roles, particularly for repetitive tasks. Additionally, the adoption of VR and AR capabilities to perform training is on the rise.
While there are still questions about the safety of AR on the factory floor, it presents an opportunity for off-floor simulation, helping people become familiar with operations before moving to the floor.
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