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The wire and cable industry is under pressure—from growing production demands to workforce challenges. UL Solutions’ CableMES bridges this gap by delivering real-time shop-floor visibility, seamless ERP integration and data-driven production control. Industry challenges are fueling digital adoption: • 90% of manufacturers report that labor shortages and employee turnover negatively impact production. [Source: Business Wire, 2024] • While 49% plan to use technology and automation to combat these issues, only 39% have implemented such solutions. [Source: Business Wire, 2024] • 74% of companies cite acute skilled labor shortages in digital manufacturing, and 94% are expected to reskill or repurpose employees via smart technologies by 2030. [Source: World Manufacturing Foundation, 2024] CableMES directly addresses these challenges by: • Capturing real-time machine and labor data to reduce downtime and inefficiencies • Enabling better resource allocation and improved employee engagement • Empowering shop-floor workers with meaningful insights to automate routine tasks and focus on value-adding work By closing the loop between ERP and the production floor, CableMES helps manufacturers optimize throughput, enhance traceability and better retain talent—all while simplifying digital adoption. Discover how CableMES is reshaping wire and cable production on https://s.ul.com/4r0LyrT #CableMES #WireAndCable #Industry40 #DigitalTransformation #Manufacturing #SmartManufacturing #WorkforceRetention