2025 Beyond Manuals: Setting the Right Expectations for Operator Training on Modern Packaging Lines

Beyond Manuals: Setting the Right Expectations for Operator Training on Modern Packaging Lines, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in November 2025, examines operator training challenges and solutions using insights from a pre-event survey and a PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 session featuring panelists and roundtable discussions. The analysis indicates recurring focus areas—workforce development and retention, knowledge capture and documentation, and training design and delivery—grouping needs such as cross-training and intuitive equipment. Emerging patterns show preference for digital tools and accessible content, including short videos, QR-code access, and HMI translation features; charts highlight common obstacles and RFP-ready approaches. The report reveals where teams are prioritizing investments to elevate operator readiness and operational continuity.