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Mark Floyd, Division Director
KP Corp. San Leandro, USA
The Summer 2025 Wage & Workforce Trends Report from PRINTING United Alliance marks a critical shift in how the print and packaging sector is thinking about its future. Titled “Artificial Intelligence in the Printing Industry: The Journey Begins,” the report reflects an inflection point: AI is no longer an abstract future — it’s becoming a practical consideration for today’s print businesses.
AI Awareness in the Printing Workforce Is Rising
More than half of the companies surveyed say they are now actively exploring how AI could impact their workforce and operations. While only a small percentage have implemented AI tools directly, the strategic conversation has begun in earnest.
AI is being considered to:
Automate repetitive tasks
Improve workflow decisions
Reduce reliance on scarce skilled labor
Enhance job costing and planning processes
This trend represents a notable evolution from previous years, where automation was limited to equipment and software — now AI enters the strategic lens.
Labor Challenges Continue, Accelerating AI Interest
The report reaffirms familiar workforce pressures:
67.9% cite recruiting skilled labor as a top concern
71.2% report rising wages over the past year
Younger talent remains difficult to attract and retain
AI adoption is increasingly viewed not just as a cost-saving mechanism, but as a survival strategy — particularly for organizations unable to meet labor demands through traditional hiring and training models.
Early Adoption: Who’s Leading?
While full-scale deployment is rare, early adopters are starting to emerge — particularly in mid-sized and enterprise operations. These companies are exploring AI in:
Scheduling optimization
Predictive maintenance
Automated estimating
Resource planning and forecasting
Importantly, many companies acknowledge a skills gap in AI fluency — further highlighting the need for upskilling, education, and vendor guidance.
The Outlook: An Industry at a Crossroads
As with many industrial sectors, printing is now standing at a digital crossroads. The workforce is aging, costs are rising, and recruitment remains a challenge. This report signals that artificial intelligence is beginning to shift from an idea to an investment priority.
Leaders who begin planning for AI integration — alongside upskilling their workforce — are positioning themselves to compete more effectively in the decade ahead.
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