Wrapping Things Up

How Automation Solves Labor Shortages in Packaging

Viking Masek Season 1 Episode 2

In this episode of Wrapping Things Up, host Meredith Denning sits down with Robert Bur, Electrical Engineering Manager at Viking Masek, to explore how automation can help organizations overcome today's labor shortages. They discuss the spectrum of automation solutions—from simple packaging systems to fully automated operations—and how companies of all sizes can benefit. Robert also addresses common misconceptions about automation, its impact on jobs, and strategies for implementing it step by step.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why labor shortages are impacting manufacturing at record levels
  • Practical ways automation improves efficiency, quality, and consistency
  • How even small businesses can adopt scalable automation
  • Real-world examples of companies thriving through automated processes

Don’t miss this insightful conversation about the future of manufacturing and packaging automation!